HB371 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Chris SellsRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Crenshaw Co., draft or malt beer, sale by properly licensed retail licensees, authorized
Summary: Crenshaw County can allow licensed retailers to sell draft beer or malt beverages under specific rules, including a daily limit for off-premises sales.
What This Bill Does
The Crenshaw County Commission, by a majority vote, may authorize draft beer or malt beverage sales by Alabama ABC Board retail licensees for both on‑premises and off‑premises use within Crenshaw County. If authorized, off‑premises sales are limited to 288 ounces per customer per day, and the products must be sealed, labeled, packaged, and taxed in line with state and federal laws. The act applies only in Crenshaw County and becomes effective after it is passed and approved by the Governor (or becomes law by other means).

Who It Affects
Crenshaw County residents and visitors who purchase draft beer or malt beverages from licensed retailers, subject to the 288-ounce daily limit for off-premises sales.
Retail licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in Crenshaw County who may sell draft beer or malt beverages if the county votes to authorize it.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Applies only in Crenshaw County.
Section 2: County Commission may authorize sale of draft beer or malt beverages by ABC Board retail licensees for on‑ and off‑premises consumption; off‑premises limit is 288 ounces per customer per day; products must be sealed, labeled, packaged, and taxed per state and federal law.
Section 3: Becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's approval, or when it otherwise becomes 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: Crenshaw County