HB303 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Anthony DanielsRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Alcoholic beverages, manufacturers, prohibition on selling alcohol on Sundays, not applicable to certain tastings and samplings on licensed premises, Sec. 28-3A-25 am'd.

Summary

HB 303 changes the Sunday sale rule for manufacturers by adding an exception that allows tastings and samplings on licensed premises under existing law.

What This Bill Does

Currently, manufacturers, importers, or wholesalers cannot sell alcohol from 9:00 PM Saturday to 2:00 AM Monday. The bill amends the rule to create an exception for tastings and samplings on licensed premises, as allowed by law (under Section 28-3A-6(h)(1)). This means the sale ban remains, but manufacturers may conduct tastings and samplings under the existing regulatory framework. Other prohibitions and requirements in the code remain in effect and continue to apply to all licensees and premises.

Who It Affects

• Manufacturers, importers, and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages (and their staff) will be limited by the sale ban, but may conduct tastings and samplings on licensed premises as allowed by law.
• Licensed premises that host tastings and samplings (and their customers) may engage in tasting activities during the restricted hours under the existing legal framework.

Key Provisions

• Amends 28-3A-25(a)(1) to keep the prohibition on selling by manufacturers during 9:00 PM Saturday to 2:00 AM Monday, but adds an exception for tastings and samplings as provided by law (Section 28-3A-6(h)(1)).
• Maintains broader licensing and regulatory requirements, including provisions related to consumption on certain premises and inspections, with tastings on licensed premises allowed under the law.

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Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages