HB395 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Pike Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized, outside of Troy, referendum
Summary: Allows Pike County to authorize Sunday alcohol sales outside the City of Troy after noon, by licensed retailers, either by county action or voter referendum.
What This Bill Does
The Pike County Commission may regulate and permit the sale of alcoholic beverages outside the City of Troy for on‑premises and off‑premises consumption after 12:00 p.m. on Sundays, by properly licensed retailers serving the general public. The decision can be conditioned on a referendum of county voters outside Troy; if a referendum is held and approved, Section 1 becomes operative immediately; if not approved, another referendum cannot be held for at least one year. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Residents living in Pike County outside the City of Troy, who may be able to buy alcoholic beverages on Sundays after noon if the county approves.
Licensed alcohol retailers in Pike County outside the City of Troy, who may be permitted to sell alcohol on Sundays after noon if authorized (and under the rules set by the county).

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Pike County Commission may regulate and permit Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages outside Troy after 12:00 p.m. for both on‑premises and off‑premises consumption by properly licensed Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licensees serving the general public.
Section 2: The authorization can be conditioned on a referendum of qualified electors outside Troy; if a referendum is used, it must be conducted like other county elections, with the county covering non-reimbursed costs, and a majority 'Yes' votes makes Section 1 operative immediately while a majority 'No' requires waiting at least one year before another election.
Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.

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