HB380 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, markup set, increases limited based on act of Legislature

Summary

HB 380 would stop the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board from increasing the markup on alcohol sales unless the Legislature passes a law to allow it.

What This Bill Does

Under the bill, the board may not raise the markup on alcoholic beverages without a law enacted by the Legislature. The term 'markup' is defined as in Section 28-3-53.2 of the Alabama Code. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws and takes effect immediately after the governor signs it into law. This means price changes driven by the markup would require legislative action rather than the board's unilateral decision.

Who It Affects

• Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: its authority to raise the markup is restricted and now requires a law passed by the Legislature.
• Consumers in Alabama: prices for alcoholic beverages could only rise if the Legislature enacts a law, potentially limiting automatic price increases.

Key Provisions

• Section 1(a): The markup on the sale of alcoholic beverages by the ABC Board may not be increased except by a bill enacted into law by the Legislature.
• Section 1(b): Defines 'markup' as it is used in the act, using the existing definition in Section 28-3-53.2, Code of Alabama 1975.
• Section 2: Repeals all laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act.
• Section 3: Becomes effective immediately following passage and approval by the Governor, 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

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board