HB470 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Will Dismukes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Prattville, alcoholic beverages, authorize the sale of draft beer in growlers, Sec. 45-1A-40.01 am'd.

Summary

HB470 allows Prattville to let retailers sell draft beer in 64-ounce growlers for off-premises consumption, with no off-premises keg beer sales.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 45-1A-40.01 to let Prattville's city council authorize the sale and distribution of draft beer by ABC Board licensees. It permits off-premises draft beer sales in a growler or similar container up to 64 ounces, but prohibits off-premises sale of keg beer. The effective date is the first day of the third month after the bill is enacted into law.

Who It Affects

• Local ABC Board–licensed retailers in Prattville: may sell draft beer for off-premises consumption in growlers up to 64 ounces if the city council approves.
• Residents and visitors of Prattville: may purchase draft beer to-go in growlers (up to 64 ounces); keg beer cannot be sold for off-premises consumption.

Key Provisions

• Applies to Prattville in Autauga County and Elmore County; amends Section 45-1A-40.01.
• City council may authorize draft beer sale and distribution by ABC Board licensees by resolution or ordinance.
• Off-premises sale of draft beer allowed in a growler or similar container no larger than 64 ounces.
• Off-premises sale of keg beer is not allowed.
• Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and 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

Alcoholic Beverages