SB155 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Alcoholic beverage retailers, authorize drive-thru and walk-up service to purchase alcoholic beverages for off premises consumption

Summary

SB 155 would let off-premises alcohol retailers use drive-up, walk-up, or drive-thru windows to sell alcohol, with rules to be set by the ABC Board.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, retailers licensed to sell alcohol for off-premises consumption could offer drive-up, walk-up, or drive-thru service. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board would need to adopt rules to implement these provisions by January 1, 2021. Employees handling beverages at these windows must be at least 21 years old. The act would take effect July 1, 2020, after its passage and Governor's approval, or as otherwise provided by law.

Who It Affects

• Licensed retailers who sell alcohol for off-premises consumption would be allowed to operate exterior access windows (drive-up, walk-up, or drive-thru) to sell alcoholic beverages.
• Customers purchasing alcohol from these windows would have a new option to buy alcohol without entering the store.

Key Provisions

• Allows off-premises alcohol retailers to have drive-up, walk-up, or drive-thru windows or other exterior access for selling alcoholic beverages.
• Any employee handling alcohol at these windows must be 21 years old or older.
• The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board must adopt rules to implement this section by January 1, 2021.
• The act becomes effective July 1, 2020, following its passage and Governor's approval, or as otherwise provided by law.

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Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages