SB102 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Alcoholic beverages, business relocation

Summary

SB102 would let eligible Alabama alcohol licensees relocate to a new location without extra fees or reapplication, if the local government approves.

What This Bill Does

Under current law, a license can be transferred once per year with ABC Board approval. This bill would allow a licensee who has a valid license to sell alcoholic beverages (including beer for off-premises sales) and is current on ABC fees to move to a new location without paying an additional relocation fee, reapplying for a license, or undergoing another ABC inspection, provided the local governing jurisdiction approves the relocation.

Who It Affects

• Alcoholic beverage licensees who meet the criteria (valid license to sell alcoholic beverages including beer for off-premises consumption and current on ABC fees) would be able to relocate without additional fees or reapplication.
• Local governing jurisdictions (cities or counties) where the relocated business would operate must approve the relocation.

Key Provisions

• A licensee with a valid license to sell alcoholic beverages (including beer in unopened containers for off-premises consumption) and current ABC fees may move to a new location without paying an additional fee, reapplying, or being re-inspected by the ABC Board, if the local jurisdiction approves.
• The relocation is contingent on approval by the local governing jurisdiction in which the licensee relocates.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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 Beverage Control Board