HB125 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: K.L. Brown
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Jacksonville, alcoholic beverages, sale everyday of the week, regulation by city authorized
Summary: HB125 lets Jacksonville approve daily alcohol sales by ABC Board retailers and gives the city authority to regulate those sales locally.
What This Bill Does
The bill allows daily sale of alcoholic beverages in Jacksonville for on-premises consumption if the city council votes to approve it, and separately allows daily off-premises sales if the council votes to approve that as well. The city can set rules for these sales but cannot completely prohibit them, and licensees must follow ABC Board requirements. The act preserves existing powers of the city and the ABC Board, and it becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Residents and visitors of Jacksonville, who could have access to daily alcohol sales if the city approves and regulates them.
Retail licensees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in Jacksonville, who may be allowed to sell alcohol daily for on- or off-premises use once the city council approves, and who must follow license requirements and local rules.

Key Provisions
On-premises daily alcohol sales allowed if a majority of the Jacksonville governing body approves.
Off-premises daily alcohol sales allowed if a majority of the Jacksonville governing body approves.
The city may regulate daily sales of both on- and off-premises alcohol, but may not prohibit them; licensees must comply with ABC Board rules.
The act is supplemental to existing authorities and does not repeal current powers of the city or the ABC Board.
Effective date: the first day of the third month after governor's 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: Calhoun County