SB254 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Sanford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Alcoholic beverages, retail licensees, making of infusions using distilled spirits authorized, Sec. 28-3A-20.3 added; Sec. 28-3A-25 am'd.
Summary: The bill lets Alabama on-premises alcohol licensees infuse drinks using distilled spirits for on-site consumption, with rules to ensure safety, labeling, and regulation.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes on-premises licensees to produce, store, and sell infused alcoholic beverages. It defines infusion, sets a 5-gallon container limit, requires notification to the ABC Board, and mandates labeling and detailed ingredient information. It requires batches to be made and consumed on the licensed premises under food-safety rules, with disposal within 22 days and prohibitions on stimulants, removal from the premises, or using original liquor packaging. The Board can issue additional rules, and the bill clarifies infusion allowances within existing law.

Who It Affects
On-premises alcohol licensees (bars, restaurants) who may choose to produce, store, and sell infused products for consumption on-site, following the new requirements.
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and retail licensees who must regulate, approve, and enforce the new infusion activities and labeling/disposal requirements; and consumers who will drink infused products on the licensed premises.

Key Provisions
Adds Section 28-3A-20.3 authorizing on-premises licensees to infuse alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.
Defines infusion as mixing a distilled spirit with nonalcoholic food products with no additional fermentation; lists allowed nonalcoholic items (spices, fruits, etc.).
Requires written notification to the ABC Board from any retail on-premises licensee intending to produce/store/sell infusions.
Limits an infusion batch container to 5 gallons.
Requires batch labeling with alcohol content, recipe title, preparer's name, production date, expiration date, spirits used, amount of spirits, and complete ingredient list; batch must comply with food safety rules.
Requires batches to be infused, stored, and consumed only on the licensed premises and disposed of within 22 days; prohibits removal from premises and using original liquor packaging or branded containers.
Prohibits added stimulants or illegal substances in infusions.
Allows the ABC Board to promulgate additional rules to implement the section.
Amends Section 28-3A-25 to reflect infusion-related allowances for on-site preparation under the new section.

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