HB427 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Reed IngramRepresentative
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Will Dismukes Mike Holmes
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Elmore Co., alcoholic beverages, draft or keg beer, sale authorized
Summary: HB427 would let Elmore County and its municipalities authorize the sale of draft or keg beer by Alabama ABC Board licensees, with local permit fees and approvals.
What This Bill Does
The bill allows the Elmore County Commission, by resolution, to authorize the sale of draft or keg beer (in any container size) for on- and off-premises use by ABC Board licensees in unincorporated areas and within municipalities, subject to municipal approval. Counties and municipalities can impose an additional permit fee, with proceeds going to the local general fund. It also lets municipalities enact ordinances to authorize such sales within their borders and makes clear that these local actions supersede prior approvals related to draft/keg beer; the act takes effect immediately after governor approval or when it becomes law.

Who It Affects
Elmore County government (the County Commission) and the municipal governing bodies within Elmore County, which would be able to authorize, regulate, and permit the sale of draft/keg beer and set permit fees.
Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licensees (retailers) in Elmore County, who would be permitted to sell draft or keg beer for on- and off-premises consumption once authorized by the county or a municipality and subject to local permit requirements.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The Elmore County Commission may authorize, regulate, and permit the sale and distribution of draft or keg beer in any container size for on-premises and off-premises consumption by ABC Board licensees in unincorporated areas and within municipal limits, upon municipal approval; the county may set an additional permit fee, with proceeds deposited in the county general fund.
Section 2: Each Elmore County municipality may by ordinance authorize, regulate, and permit the sale and distribution of draft or keg beer in any container size for on-premises and off-premises consumption by ABC Board licensees within the municipality; the municipality may set an additional permit fee, with proceeds deposited in the municipal general fund; actions under this section supersede prior approvals related to draft/keg beer under Section 1.
Section 3: Provisions are cumulative and supplementary and do not repeal other laws not directly inconsistent with this act.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately after governor's approval or otherwise when it becomes law.

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Subjects: Elmore County