SB509 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Calhoun and Cherokee Counties, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, within corporate limits

Summary

SB509 would let the City of Piedmont allow Sunday alcohol sales inside the city limits and police jurisdiction, for both on-site and off-site consumption.

What This Bill Does

If Piedmont adopts a local ordinance by a simple majority, Sunday alcoholic beverage sales by Alabama ABC Board retail licensees would be permitted within Piedmont for both on-premises and off-premises consumption. The change applies only to Piedmont and does not remove existing powers, and the law would take effect a few months after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• City of Piedmont government: gains authority to permit Sunday alcohol sales via local ordinance.
• ABC Board-licensed retail alcohol sellers in Piedmont: may sell on Sundays for on- and off-premises consumption if Piedmont enacts the ordinance.

Key Provisions

• Applies only to the City of Piedmont in Calhoun and Cherokee Counties.
• City governing body may authorize Sunday sales by ordinance with a simple majority vote.
• Permitted sales cover both on-premises and off-premises consumption within Piedmont's corporate limits and police jurisdiction.
• Effective date is the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval; act is cumulative and does not repeal existing powers.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Calhoun County