HB301 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Danny CrawfordRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Community development districts, add'l type authorized, marina on lake, sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises, Secs. 35-8B-1, 35-8B-2, 35-8B-3 am'd.

Summary

HB 301 adds a new class of community development districts in Alabama and allows on-premises alcohol sales within certain districts.

What This Bill Does

The bill expands the types of community development districts by creating an additional class with various configurations that can qualify for alcohol sales. In several of these district types, alcohol may be sold for on-premises consumption to members and their guests under an ABC Board license, and in some cases seven-day sales are allowed if the district board approves. For at least one district type, the law explicitly removes certain existing restrictions (35-8B-3) to permit broader alcohol sales. Establishment and governance rules for these districts—such as owner consent, boundary descriptions, and initial board setup—remain in place and are updated to accommodate the new district class.

Who It Affects

• Developers/landowners who form or expand community development districts, as the bill broadens district classifications and outlines establishment and governance requirements.
• Members and guests of clubs, marinas, and other social or recreational facilities within the eligible districts, who could be able to purchase alcohol for on-site consumption under the district's licensed operations.

Key Provisions

• Creates an additional class of community development districts and expands the definitions to include diverse configurations (a through m) such as social clubs with golf courses, marinas, clubhouses, and commercial districts, some of which permit on-premises alcohol sales.
• authorizes alcohol sales on-premises within certain district types, to be licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, with specific provisions for club members and their guests (and in some cases seven-day sales if the district board approves). In at least one district type, 35-8B-3 restrictions do not apply to alcohol sales.
• Maintains and updates establishment and governance processes for these districts, including requirements for articles of establishment (owner consent of at least 51%), boundary descriptions, initial board appointments, and associated filing and fee procedures.

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

Subjects

Community Development Districts