HB133 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Greer

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Wineries, licensing, operation authorized in dry counties

Summary

HB133 would allow wineries to be licensed and operate in dry counties that contain at least one wet municipality.

What This Bill Does

Under current law, wineries cannot operate in dry counties. The bill would authorize the manufacture of wine and table wine in those counties, as long as the winery is licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board under Section 28-3A-6 and complies with all applicable licensing rules. The authorization applies only to dry counties that have at least one wet municipality, and it becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Wineries/wine manufacturers: may operate and be licensed in dry counties that have a wet municipality.
• Counties designated as dry but containing a wet municipality: eligible locations for wine manufacturing under the bill.
• Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: will license wineries and regulate compliance under Section 28-3A-6.

Key Provisions

• Allows manufacture of wine and table wine in dry counties that contain at least one wet municipality.
• Requires the manufacturer to be licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board under Section 28-3A-6 and to comply with all applicable laws and rules for manufacturer licensees.
• This authorization is provided notwithstanding Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Wineries