SB298 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Alcoholic beverages, liquor, tastings in liquor stores, revise serving size, Sec. 28-3A-20.2 am'd.

Summary

SB298 would revise how much liquor and wine can be tasted at Alabama liquor stores by changing the serving size and related tasting rules.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 28-3A-20.2 to update the quantity limits for tastings of wine and distilled spirits inside state liquor stores or at licensed retailers. Tastings would be conducted by a licensed manufacturer or its representative at no charge to the consumer, with specified per-tasting limits (for example, up to one ounce of wine per serving with up to four wines, and up to a quarter-ounce of distilled spirit per serving with up to two products) and time/duration rules. Tastings must begin no later than 6:00 p.m., run up to two hours, and only one tasting may occur per premises within any 24-hour period. The bill also restricts tastings to a limited percentage of stores each year, with percentages phased in over time, and requires compliance with Alabama ABC Board rules.

Who It Affects

• State liquor stores and off-premises liquor retailers, which would host tastings under revised limits
• Licensed manufacturers or their representatives, who would conduct tastings inside stores
• Consumers who attend tastings, who would be subject to per-tasting limits, time limits, and the 24-hour restriction

Key Provisions

• Amends section 28-3A-20.2 to revise serving size limits for tastings of wine and distilled spirits conducted inside state liquor stores or retail licensees, including per-serving amounts and maximum number of products per tasting
• Sets rules for how tastings are conducted (conducted by licensed manufacturers or representatives at no charge to consumers), requires tastings to start by 6:00 p.m. and last up to two hours, restricts to one tasting per premises per 24 hours, and limits tastings to a defined percentage of stores each year in line with the schedule shown in the bill

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages