HB460 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bob FincherRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Randolph Co., sale of draft or keg beer, auth. under certain conditions

Summary

This act authorizes Randolph County to permit the sale of draft or keg beer under local conditions.

What This Bill Does

This act lets the Randolph County Commission adopt ordinances to permit draft or keg beer sales by ABC Board retail licensees for on-premises and off-premises consumption. Off-premises purchases are limited to 288 ounces per customer per day and must be sealed, labeled, packaged, and taxed. Sunday sales are not allowed unless other laws authorize them, and the county can regulate these sales within municipalities. The measure becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Residents and customers in Randolph County who may buy beer for on- or off-premises use under county rules.
• Retail licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in Randolph County (and within its municipalities) who would sell draft or keg beer under the new local ordinances.

Key Provisions

• Scope and approval: Applies only in Randolph County; the county commission may authorize the sale of draft or keg beer by retail ABC Board licensees under local ordinances.
• On- and off-premises sales: Authorized for both on-premises and off-premises consumption under the county's ordinance.
• Off-premises limits and packaging: Off-premises purchases may not exceed 288 ounces per customer per day; beer must be sealed, labeled, packaged, and taxed in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Sunday sales and local regulation: No Sunday sales unless authorized by general or local law; the county may regulate sale within municipalities by ordinance; act becomes effective immediately after governor's approval.

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

Subjects

Randolph County