HB434 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris EnglandRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Alcoholic beverages, retail licensees, making of infusions using distilled spirits authorized, Sec. 28-3A-20.3 added; Sec. 28-3A-25 am'd.

Summary

The bill would let Alabama on-premises alcohol licensees infuse distilled spirits with nonalcoholic foods for on-site consumption, under new rules and labeling requirements.

What This Bill Does

It creates a new provision that authorizes on-premises licensees to produce, store, and sell infused alcoholic products. Infusions are defined as mixing a distilled spirit with nonalcoholic food products and not intended for immediate consumption. Licensees must notify the ABC Board in writing, use spirits purchased from board-licensed wholesalers, keep the infusion on the licensed premises, label batches with required information, follow food safety rules, and dispose of batches within seven days. Containers are limited to five gallons, and the infusion may not be removed from the premises or packaged in original liquor bottles. The board may set additional rules. The bill also amends existing law to explicitly allow on-site infusions by retail licensees and adjusts related penalties and provisions accordingly.

Who It Affects

• On-premises alcohol licensees (restaurants, bars, and similar venues) would be allowed to produce, store, and serve infused products on-site, subject to the new rules.
• The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and licensed wholesalers would regulate and oversee the infusion program, require written notices, enforce labeling and safety requirements, and have authority to adopt additional rules.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 28-3A-20.3 to authorize on-premises infusion of alcoholic beverages.
• Defines infusion as mixing a distilled spirit with nonalcoholic food products not intended for immediate consumption.
• Requires written notice to the ABC Board from licensees who intend to produce, store, or sell infusions.
• Requires distilled spirits used for infusions to be purchased from board-licensed wholesalers and taxes paid.
• Limits infusion containers to five gallons; batches must be infused, stored, and consumed on licensed premises, labeled with required details, comply with food safety rules, and be disposed of within seven days.
• Prohibits infusions from containing stimulants, from being removed from the premises, and from being dispensed from original liquor packaging; authorizes the board to adopt additional rules.
• Amends Section 28-3A-25 to maintain and clarify prohibitions while explicitly allowing retail on-premises licensees to make infusions for on-site consumption; outlines applicable penalties and enforcement; adds effective date information.

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Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages