HB567 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tracy EstesRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Hamilton, alcoholic beverages, draft or keg beer or malt beverages, sale authorized upon ordinance of city council
Summary: HB 567 lets the City of Hamilton authorize the sale of draft or keg beer and malt beverages by ABC Board retailers if the city adopts an ordinance.
What This Bill Does
The bill only applies to Hamilton in Marion County. After the Hamilton City Council passes an ordinance, local ABC Board retail licensees may be allowed to sell draft or keg beer and malt beverages. Existing rules about bottled or canned beer still apply to draft/keg beer unless the city changes them by ordinance, and the city can regulate any aspect of the sale through local rules. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it or otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects
Local ABC Board retail licensees in Hamilton may be authorized to sell draft or keg beer and malt beverages once the city adopts the necessary ordinance.
Residents and visitors in Hamilton may be able to purchase draft or keg beer in local businesses once authorized, subject to the city’s ordinances and existing beer laws.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The act applies only to the City of Hamilton in Marion County.
Section 2: The Hamilton City Council may authorize the sale of draft or keg beer and malt beverages by ABC Board retail licensees after adopting an ordinance; existing regulations on bottled/canned beer apply to draft/keg beer unless changed by the act, and the city may regulate sale aspects by ordinance.
Section 3: The act takes effect immediately after governor's approval or once it becomes law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Marion County