SB343 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Alcoholic beverage distributor or wholesaler, family member of authorized to be a manufacturer or retailer, Sec. 28-3-4 am'd.
Summary: SB343 allows adult family members of a licensed alcohol distributor/wholesaler (or of its officers/directors) to become licensed manufacturers or retailers or own a place with a separate beer or liquor license under certain conditions.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends 28-3-4 to add an exception that permits an adult family member of a distributor/wholesaler or of an officer/director to be a licensed manufacturer or retailer or to own a licensed premises for beer or liquor. The family member must not be an officer, director, employee, or stockholder of the distributor/wholesaler. The existing separation of interests rules remains in place for other license classes, and the new exception is codified as subsection (h); the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Adult family member of a licensed distributor or wholesaler who is not part of the distributor/wholesaler's leadership and who wants to be a manufacturer, retailer, or own a place with a beer/liquor license.
Adult family member of an officer or director of a distributor or wholesaler who is not an officer, director, employee, or stockholder of the distributor/wholesaler and who wants to be a manufacturer, retailer, or own a licensed premises.

Key Provisions
Adds an exception (subsection h) allowing adult family members of a distributor/wholesaler or of its officer/director to be licensed as manufacturers or retailers or to own property licensed for beer or liquor, provided they are not an officer, director, employee, or stockholder of the distributor/wholesaler.
Maintains existing prohibitions on cross-ownership and financial interests across license classes, ensuring the new exception only applies under the specified conditions and the overall separation of interests remains.

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