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SB220 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Arthur Orr
Arthur OrrSenator
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2018
Title
Priceville, alcoholic beverages, draft beer authorized
Summary

The bill lets Priceville regulate and permit sale of draft or keg beer by licensed retailers for on-premises and off-premises use, with a daily off-premises limit and labeling/tax requirements.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Priceville City Council to adopt an ordinance to regulate and permit sale of draft or keg beer by properly licensed retailers for on-premises consumption and for off-premises consumption. It sets an off-premises limit of 288 ounces per customer per day, and requires beer sold for off-premises use to be sealed, labeled, packaged, and taxed in line with state and federal laws. It repeals conflicting laws and becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs the bill into law.

Who It Affects
  • Licensed ABC Board retailers in Priceville who may sell draft or keg beer for on- or off-premises consumption if permitted by the City Council.
  • Customers in Priceville who purchase draft or keg beer for on-premises or off-premises use, with a limit of 288 ounces per day for off-premises purchases.
Key Provisions
  • The Priceville City Council may regulate and permit the sale of draft or keg beer by licensed retail licensees for on-premises and off-premises consumption.
  • Off-premises beer purchases are limited to 288 ounces per customer per day and must be sealed, labeled, packaged, and taxed under state and federal laws.
  • The act repeals conflicting laws and becomes effective immediately following the 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
Morgan County

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2018-110.

S

Enrolled

H

Signature Requested

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 273

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 236

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 1, 2018 Senate Passed
Yes 21
Absent 13

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 13, 2018 House Passed
Yes 14
Abstained 67
Absent 21

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature