HB148 Alabama 2016 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, tastings of wine and distilled liquors are not allowed in retail stores which sell liquor for off-premises consumption only or in state liquor stores.
This bill would allow tastings of wine and distilled liquor to be held in stores licensed to sell liquor, retail, for off-premises consumption only and in state liquor stores.
This bill would require the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to regulate the procedure for the tasting of wine and distilled liquor.
To amend Section 28-3A-25, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages; to permit a tasting of liquor or wine conducted by a licensed manufacturer or its representative to be held on the premises of a store which is licensed to sell liquor for off-premises consumption only and within state liquor stores; to provide that the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board shall regulate the procedure for the tasting of wine and distilled liquor.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2016 | H | Nordgren motion to Substitute Senate Bill 219 for HB148 adopted Voice Vote |
| March 22, 2016 | H | Third Reading Open |
| February 17, 2016 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 9, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Economic Development and Tourism |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB148 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature