HB416 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Neil RaffertyRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Food trucks, license to sell alcoholic beverages for public consumption authorized in Class 1 municipalities, Sec. 28-3A-17.1 added.

Summary

HB416 would let food trucks in Class 1 municipalities obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption in open containers within a defined area around the truck.

What This Bill Does

The bill creates a new food truck license in Class 1 municipalities that would authorize selling alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption with open containers within a defined boundary near the truck. The license would only be usable where not prohibited by local ordinances. The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board would adopt rules to implement the program, including health and safety protections, and may require barriers around the boundary. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved.

Who It Affects

• Food truck operators in Class 1 municipalities who could apply for and receive a license to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption within a defined boundary near their truck.
• Patrons or guests in Class 1 municipalities who may consume alcoholic beverages in open containers within the defined boundary around the food truck.

Key Provisions

• Adds new Section 28-3A-17.1 applying only to Class 1 municipalities.
• Defines 'food truck' as a fully encased mobile food service establishment on a motor vehicle or trailer; excludes non-motorized food carts.
• Authorizes the ABC Board to issue food truck licenses that allow sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption with open-container use within a defined boundary, subject to local ordinances.
• The boundary may include a barrier, as required by the Board, and the Board may adopt additional health and safety rules.
• Effective date is the first day of the third month after passage and Governor approval (or as otherwise law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages