HB491 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Becky Nordgren
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Collinsville, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, governing body may permit
Summary: Gives Collinsville's town government the power to set Sunday alcohol sale hours for licensed businesses.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the Collinsville Town Council to regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales during specific hours by resolution. Licensed retailers in Collinsville may sell alcohol on Sundays only during the hours designated by the council, to serve the general public. The licenses must be properly issued by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the Town of Collinsville. The act takes effect immediately after the governor signs it, or when it becomes law by other means.

Who It Affects
Collinsville Town Council – gains authority to regulate and set Sunday alcohol sale hours by resolution.
Alcohol retailers in Collinsville – may sell alcohol on Sundays during the hours set by the council, to serve the general public, for those licensed by the Alabama ABC Board and the Town of Collinsville.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Town Council may regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales during certain hours by majority vote via resolution for properly licensed retail licensees serving the general public in Collinsville.
Section 1 also specifies that licenses must be properly licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the Town of Collinsville.
Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately after the governor's approval, 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: DeKalb County