HB487 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Marcel Black
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Colbert Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales
Summary: Allows Colbert County to set Sunday alcohol-sale hours in unincorporated areas through the county commission for ABC Board-licensed retailers.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the Colbert County Commission would be able to regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales in the county's unincorporated areas. The specific Sunday hours would be determined by the county commission, and sales would be conducted by properly licensed retailers under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board serving the general public. The law applies only to unincorporated areas of Colbert County and would take effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Residents and visitors in the unincorporated areas of Colbert County, who may have access to alcohol sales on Sundays during the hours set by the county commission.
Retail businesses with valid Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licenses operating in the unincorporated areas, which would be allowed to sell alcohol on Sundays during the hours established by the county commission.

Key Provisions
Section 1 limits applicability to Colbert County's unincorporated areas.
Section 2 authorizes the Colbert County Commission to regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales, as determined by the commission, by licensed retailers serving the general public in the unincorporated areas.
Sales must be conducted by properly licensed ABC Board retailers serving the general public.
Section 3 states the act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into 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: Colbert County