HB325 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

James E. Buskey

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Alcoholic beverages, sale in certain areas

Summary

The bill would allow Alabama ABC Board retail licensees to sell alcohol on large parcels (at least 160 acres) that are owned by the same entity and cross from a dry county into a wet county.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would let ABC retail licensees sell alcoholic beverages on qualifying real property. The land must be at least 160 acres, owned by the same person or entity, and located partly in a dry county and partly in a wet county. The change would override conflicting laws for these specific parcels, and the law would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Retail licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, who would be allowed to sell alcohol on qualifying large land areas.
• Property owners or entities that own at least 160 acres and have land that spans a dry and a wet county, who could enable such sales on their property.

Key Provisions

• Notwithstanding any provision of law, alcoholic beverages may be sold by retail licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in real property areas of at least 160 acres owned by the same person or entity and that are located partially in a dry county and partially in a wet county.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming law.

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

Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages