SB351 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bobby D. SingletonSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Hale Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Summary: This bill lets Greensboro, Alabama pass local rules to allow licensed retailers to sell draft or keg beer to the general public.
What This Bill Does
It gives the Greensboro City Council the authority to enact a local ordinance permitting the sale of draft or keg beer by properly licensed retail licensees serving the general public. Whether and how such sales happen (including any rules or limitations) would be determined by the local ordinance adopted by Greensboro. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor, or when it otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects
Residents of Greensboro and the general public, who could be able to buy draft or keg beer from licensed retailers if the local ordinance authorizes it.
Licensed beer retailers in Greensboro, who would be allowed to sell draft or keg beer to the general public if Greensboro passes an ordinance permitting it.
City government of Greensboro, which gains the authority to regulate and authorize such beer sales through local law.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Greensboro City Council, by ordinance, may permit the sale of draft or keg beer by properly licensed retail licensees serving the general public.
Section 2: This act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Hale County