HB544 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mack N. ButlerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Glencoe, alcoholic beverage Sunday sales, referendum

Summary

HB544 would let Glencoe voters decide whether to allow Sunday alcohol sales, and if approved, permit such sales under state licensing with local rules.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes an election in the City of Glencoe to determine whether alcoholic beverages can be sold or dispensed on Sundays. The ballot asks voters to indicate whether they favor Sunday sales subject to regulation by the City Council. If a majority votes Yes, Sunday sales would be legal for licensed retailers under ABC Board licensing and with local regulation, and the city can set appropriate rules. Election costs would be paid from the city's general fund, and the act takes effect immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Qualified voters of the City of Glencoe who will vote on whether Sunday alcohol sales are allowed in the city.
• Alcoholic beverage licensees operating in Glencoe who could sell or dispense alcohol on Sundays if the measure passes, subject to ABC Board licensing and local city regulations.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes a municipal election in Glencoe to decide Sunday alcoholic beverage sales.
• If the majority votes Yes, permits Sunday sales by licensed retailers subject to ABC Board licensing and local city regulation, with election costs paid from the city general fund; act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

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Subjects

Etowah County