HB140 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Lexington, alcoholic beverages, sale of draft beer for on-premises and off-premises consumption for each day of the week except Sunday authorized, establishments that sell draft beer required to provide equipment necessary to dispense, referendum
Summary: HB140 would let Lexington hold a local election to decide whether to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages and draft beer for on- and off-premises consumption most days (every day except Sunday) within town limits, and regulate those sales if approved.
What This Bill Does
It allows the Town of Lexington to hold an election to determine if alcoholic beverages and draft beer can be sold or dispensed each day of the week except Sunday for on- and off-premises consumption. If the voters say Yes, licensed clubs and ABC Board retail licensees could sell alcoholic beverages and draft beer within the town, under existing laws and regulations and with town regulations as needed. If the voters say No, sales would not be allowed unless otherwise authorized by law or by a future election. The election costs would be paid from the town’s general fund, and elections must be spaced at least 360 days apart, with the act becoming effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Residents and qualified voters of the Town of Lexington, who will vote on whether to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages and draft beer each day except Sunday.
Licensed clubs and retail licensees under the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board located in Lexington, who could sell alcohol and draft beer for on- and off-premises consumption if the election results are Yes.
The Town of Lexington government and its residents, who may establish regulations or policies to govern the sale of alcohol if the election allows it.

Key Provisions
The town may authorize an election to decide if alcoholic beverages and draft beer can be sold or distributed each day of the week except Sunday for on-premises and off-premises consumption within Lexington's corporate limits and police jurisdiction.
Ballot question must ask voters if they favor the legal sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages and draft beer each day of the week except Sunday, with Yes/No options.
The first election occurs at the next municipal election; notices must be posted at least three weeks before the election; costs are paid from the town’s general fund.
Only qualified town voters may vote; if Yes, sales may occur under ABC Board licenses and town regulations; if No, sales are not permitted unless permitted by law or future elections.
There must be a period of at least 360 days between elections conducted under this act.
The act is cumulative and does not repeal existing powers of the Town of Lexington.
The act becomes effective immediately upon governor’s signature and approval.

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