SB368 Alabama 2019 Session

Under existing law, delivery of alcoholic beverages by a licensed retailer or through a third party delivery service to a residence is prohibited

This bill would provide for a delivery service permit issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, that would allow the permittee to contract with certain licensed retail establishments to deliver sealed alcoholic beverages directly to Alabama residents who are at least 21 years of age for their personal use

This bill would provide for the permitting process and establish certain restrictions and requirements for delivery service permittees

This bill would also authorize certain employees of a delivery service permittee and independent contractors of a delivery service permittee to deliver alcoholic beverages to residents

Relating to alcoholic beverages; to amend Section 28-1-4, Code of Alabama 1975, and to add Section 28-3A-3.1 to the Code of Alabama 1975; to provide for a delivery service permit from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that authorizes the permittee, using its employees or independent contractors, to deliver alcoholic beverages directly to Alabama residents who are at least 21 years of age for their personal use; to provide for the permitting procedure; to provide restrictions and requirements on the delivery of alcoholic beverages; and to provide for issuance and renewal fees for a delivery service permit.