HB208 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve ClouseRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Ozark, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, city authorized to regulate for on-premises and off-premises sales, referendum
Summary: HB 208 lets Ozark voters decide, by referendum, whether Sunday alcohol sales should be allowed, with the city council then setting rules if approved.
What This Bill Does
The bill applies only to the City of Ozark in Dale County. It allows the city to authorize Sunday alcohol sales only if voters approve in a referendum. If approved, the city council may permit sale and consumption by properly licensed licensees and regulate whether sales are on-premises, off-premises, or both, along with other rules. The referendum can be one or two questions; a majority vote is required to authorize Sunday sales. The referendum would be held at the next regular or a special election, with the city paying costs; no second referendum within 12 months if the first fails. The act becomes law after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Residents and visitors of the City of Ozark, who could experience Sunday alcohol sales and related rules if the referendum passes.
Alcoholic beverage licensees in Ozark (ABC Board licensees), who may be allowed to sell on Sundays and must follow any council-imposed rules about who may sell, where (on-premises vs off-premises), and when.

Key Provisions
Sunday sales authorization is contingent on voter approval in a city referendum.
If approved, the city council may permit sale and consumption by properly licensed retailers and regulate whether sales are for on-premises, off-premises, or both, and set other related rules.
The referendum may be one question or separate questions for on-premises and off-premises; a majority vote is needed for authorization.
Referendum timing: held at the next regular or a special municipal election; the city bears the cost; no second referendum within 12 months if the first fails.
Effective date: becomes law after the Governor signs the act.

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