SB292 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

J.T. WaggonerSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Hoover, alcoholic beverage, Sunday sales, city council authorized to commence at 10:00 a.m.

Summary

Hoover, Alabama can allow Sunday alcohol sales for on-site consumption to begin at 10:00 a.m. if the City Council approves.

What This Bill Does

Gives Hoover's City Council the authority to permit Sunday on-premises alcohol service starting at 10:00 a.m. This change adds to existing Sunday sale rules but only applies within Hoover. If the council approves, bars and restaurants in Hoover could start serving alcohol at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays; otherwise, current hours remain in place. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• Businesses in Hoover that serve alcohol for on-premises consumption (e.g., bars and restaurants) may be allowed to start serving at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays if the City Council approves.
• Residents and patrons in Hoover who drink alcohol at establishments with on-premises service could have access to Sunday morning alcohol starting at 10:00 a.m., subject to council approval.

Key Provisions

• Section 2: The Hoover City Council may authorize Sunday on-premises alcohol sales starting at 10:00 a.m.
• Section 1: The act applies only to the City of Hoover in Jefferson County.
• Section 3: The act is supplemental and does not repeal other laws except where there is a direct conflict with this act.
• Section 4: The provisions are severable; if any part is invalid, the remainder stays in effect.
• Section 5: The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it into law.

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Subjects

Jefferson County