HB494 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Richard Lindsey
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Cedar Bluff, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized for certain retail licensees
Summary: This bill lets Cedar Bluff's town council authorize Sunday alcohol sales at certain ABC Board-licensed venues, but only if residents approve in a town referendum.
What This Bill Does
The Cedar Bluff town council can regulate and permit Sunday on-premises alcohol sales at ABC Board retail licensees within the town. The change only takes effect if a majority of voters in a referendum approve it. The referendum process includes setting a date by the council, using municipal-election procedures, giving at least three weeks’ notice, and paying the election costs from the town's general fund. The act applies specifically to Cedar Bluff and adds to existing powers rather than replacing them, becoming effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Residents and voters of Cedar Bluff who will vote in the referendum to decide whether Sunday alcohol sales are allowed.
ABC Board–licensed retail licensees in Cedar Bluff whose ability to sell alcohol on Sundays for on-premises consumption would be permitted if the referendum passes.

Key Provisions
The town council, by simple-majority resolution, may regulate and permit Sunday sale for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages on licensed premises within Cedar Bluff serving the general public.
The Sunday sale authorization becomes effective only if a majority of town voters approve in a referendum; the council sets the referendum date and governs the election like other municipal elections; notice must be published or posted at least three weeks before the election; election costs are paid from the town's general fund.
The act applies only to the Town of Cedar Bluff and is supplemental to existing powers; it becomes effective immediately upon governor’s approval.

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