HB207 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve ClouseRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Dale Co., alcoholic beverages, outside of corp. limits of muns, on-premises consumption, approval of co. commission required, Sec. 45-23-20 repealed

Summary

HB 207 would require Dale County to approve any license for on-premises alcohol sales outside municipal limits and repeals a prior Alabama statute related to such licensing.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill makes county commission approval mandatory for licenses to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption outside the boundaries of any municipality in Dale County. It also repeals Section 45-23-20 of the Code of Alabama 1975. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it (or it otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects

• Businesses and individuals seeking licenses to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption outside municipal limits in Dale County, who would now need county commission approval.
• Dale County Commission, which gains the authority to approve these licenses.
• Residents and communities in Dale County where such licenses could be located, who may see changes in how these licenses are issued and regulated.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: In Dale County, any license for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption outside the corporate limits of any municipality must be approved by the county commission.
• Section 2: Repeals Section 45-23-20 of the Code of Alabama 1975.
• Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately following the Governor's passage and approval, or 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

Dale County