HB98 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Nathaniel LedbetterRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Fort Payne, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, city council may permit
Summary: Fort Payne's city council would be allowed to set Sunday hours for selling alcohol to the public by local rule.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes the Fort Payne City Council to regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales during specific hours by a majority vote of the council. Only properly licensed retail alcohol licensees, licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and operating in Fort Payne, could sell to the general public on Sundays. The act takes effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Retail alcohol licensees in Fort Payne, who could sell alcohol on Sundays during the hours designated by the city.
The general public in Fort Payne who buy alcohol on Sundays, who may have access to Sunday sales during the hours set by the city.

Key Provisions
Section 1 gives Fort Payne's City Council authority to regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales during certain hours by resolution.
Sales must be conducted by properly licensed retail licensees serving the general public in Fort Payne.
Section 2 provides that the act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's approval.

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