HB529 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Johnny Mack Morrow
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Florence, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales for off-premises consumption, authorized, Sec. 45-39A-10 am'd.
Summary: HB529 lets the City of Florence in Lauderdale County authorize Sunday alcohol sales for off-premises consumption and requires a local vote to decide whether Sunday on-premises sales are allowed.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends 45-39A-10 to apply only in Florence. It authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption after 12:00 p.m. on Sundays, with Florence's governing body able to regulate and permit these sales by properly licensed retail licensees. It requires a city referendum to determine if on-premises Sunday sales may occur; if a majority votes in favor, on-premises Sunday sales would be allowed after 12:00 p.m. on Sundays. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the Governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Adults in Florence (and visitors) who want to buy alcohol for off-premises use on Sundays.
Local businesses with Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licenses in Florence (retailers) and the Florence city government, who regulate and may permit Sunday off-premises sales; and, if the referendum passes, on-premises sales as well.

Key Provisions
Applies only in the City of Florence, Lauderdale County.
Authorizes Sunday off-premises alcohol sales after noon on Sundays and lets the Florence city government regulate and permit these sales for properly licensed retailers.
Requires a city referendum on Sunday on-premises sales; if voters approve, on-premises Sunday sales after noon become allowed.
Effective date: 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: Lauderdale County