HB353 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Juandalynn GivanRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, counties and muns. were authorized, authorized to sell after 10 am where authorized by co. commission or city council, referendum under certain conditions

Summary

HB353 lets local governments extend Sunday alcohol sales for on-premises consumption to start at 10:00 a.m. in places where Sunday sales are already allowed by law, unless a prior public vote set Sunday sale rules.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes county commissions or municipal governing bodies to extend Sunday sale times to 10:00 a.m. for on-premises consumption through local ordinance or resolution. It only applies in areas where Sunday alcohol sales are already permitted by law and does not apply to counties or municipalities that previously held a public vote establishing parameters for Sunday sales. The act is supplemental and does not repeal other laws except where there is a conflict. It becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Residents of counties or municipalities where Sunday alcohol sales are already authorized by law and there is no prior voter-approved framework for Sunday sales, who may benefit from earlier Sunday opening times.
• Restaurants, bars, and other establishments that sell alcohol for on-premises consumption on Sundays within those areas, as they could operate starting at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 authorizes extending Sunday alcohol sale times to 10:00 a.m. for on-premises consumption by ordinance or resolution of the county commission or municipal governing body, in areas where such sale is otherwise authorized by law.
• Section 2 excludes counties or municipalities that have previously held a vote of the people to establish parameters around Sunday alcohol sales from the act.
• Section 3 clarifies the act is supplementary and does not repeal other laws except where there is a conflict.
• Section 4 states the act becomes effective immediately after its passage and 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

Alcoholic Beverages