HB477 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ed Henry
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Hartselle, alcoholic beverages, draft beer authorized
Summary: The bill lets the City of Hartselle regulate and permit the sale of draft beer by licensed retailers, with a daily limit for off‑premises purchases.
What This Bill Does
Allows Hartselle City Council to regulate and permit the sale of draft or keg beer by properly ABC-licensed retailers for on‑premises and off‑premises consumption. Specifies that off‑premises beer sales may not exceed 288 ounces per customer per day, and such beer must be sealed, labeled, packaged, and taxed under state and federal rules. Repeals any conflicting laws, making the local rules effective in Hartselle. Becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it or it becomes law.

Who It Affects
Residents and visitors of Hartselle who may buy draft beer, subject to the 288-ounce daily limit for take‑home purchases.
Local ABC-licensed retailers in Hartselle who may sell draft beer under the new ordinance and must comply with permitting and packaging/tax requirements.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Applies only to the City of Hartselle in Morgan County.
Section 2: City Council may regulate and permit the sale of draft or keg beer by properly licensed ABC Board retailers for on‑premises and off‑premises use; off‑premises sales capped at 288 ounces per customer per day and must be sealed, labeled, packaged, and taxed per laws.
Section 3: Repeals conflicting laws.
Section 4: Becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's approval, or 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: Morgan County