HB504 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Isaac Whorton
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Chambers Co., outside of Valley and Lanett, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, referendum
Summary: HB 504 would allow Sunday alcohol sales after 12:00 PM in Chambers County areas outside Valley and Lanett, but only if a local referendum approves.
What This Bill Does
If voters approve in a referendum, the Chambers County Commission could permit sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on Sundays after 12 PM by ABC Board-licensed retailers outside the Valley and Lanett limits. The commission would set rules on which retailers can sell, whether sales are for off-site consumption, and other aspects of Sunday sales. The referendum would be held at the next primary or general election, with the county paying for it, and no second referendum can be held within 12 months if the first fails. The act would take effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Residents of Chambers County outside the City of Valley and the City of Lanett who would vote in the referendum and, if approved, may see Sunday alcohol sales in their area.
ABC Board-licensed retailers in the same area who could sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays after 12 PM if the referendum passes and the county imposes the regulations.

Key Provisions
Applies only to Chambers County outside the corporate limits of Valley and Lanett.
Sunday sales after 12:00 PM may be authorized by the Chambers County Commission after a favorable referendum.
If approved, the Commission may permit sale and consumption by properly licensed ABC Board retailers and regulate which retailers may sell, whether for off-premises consumption, and other aspects.
Referendum must be held at the next primary or general election; costs paid by the county; a second referendum cannot be held within 12 months if the first fails.
Effective immediately after the governor signs the bill.

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 Beverages