HB368 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: K.L. Brown
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Oxford, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales by retail licensees for off-premises consumption, city council authorized to regulate and permit, referendum
Summary: HB 368 lets Oxford hold a voter referendum on Sunday alcohol sales, and if approved, lets the city council regulate Sunday sales by licensed retailers.
What This Bill Does
The bill applies only to the City of Oxford in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties. If a referendum passes, the city council may permit Sunday sale and consumption of certain alcoholic beverages by properly licensed retailers, with rules set by the council about who may sell and whether sales are for off-premises consumption. The referendum will be held at the next regular or a special election, with the city paying the costs; if the referendum fails, no Sunday sales authorization and no second referendum within 12 months. The act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Residents and voters of Oxford (in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega counties) who will decide in the referendum and may experience changes in Sunday alcohol availability.
Licensed alcoholic beverage retailers in Oxford (ABC Board licensees) who may be allowed to sell on Sundays and must follow any city-imposed rules if the referendum passes.

Key Provisions
Sunday alcohol sales may be authorized by Oxford's city council only after a referendum, affecting sales within the city limits.
If approved, the city council may permit Sunday sale and consumption by properly licensed ABC Board retailers and regulate which licensees may sell, whether sales are for off-premises consumption, and other related aspects.
A referendum must be held at the next regular election or a special election called for that purpose; the city bears the referendum costs; a second referendum cannot be held within 12 months if the first fails.
The act becomes effective immediately after governor 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: Talladega County