HB479 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: David FaulknerRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Mountain Brook, alcoholic beverages, entertainment districts, established in certain historic villages in city, open containers from licensees authorized
Summary: Allows Mountain Brook to establish entertainment districts in three historic village areas and set rules for open containers and district operations.
What This Bill Does
The City Council can designate entertainment districts in Crestline Village, English Village, and Mountain Brook Village, set hours, and regulate or revoke the designation. On-premises alcohol licensees in those districts can obtain an entertainment district permit and must follow license laws, while patrons may exit with open containers within the district. The ordinance will prohibit non-licensees from bringing in outside alcohol during operating hours and will be enforced by the city with penalties for violations, and the act repeals conflicting laws and takes effect immediately after gubernatorial approval.

Who It Affects
Retail alcohol licensees with on-premises licenses located in the designated entertainment districts (Crestline Village, English Village, Mountain Brook Village) — can obtain an entertainment district permit and operate under district rules.
Patrons/guests within the entertainment districts — may exit licensed premises with open containers within the district; must not bring in outside containers or enter another licensee's premises with containers during operating hours.

Key Provisions
The City Council may establish entertainment districts in Crestline Village, English Village, and Mountain Brook Village, regulate hours, revoke designation, and regulate other aspects of district operation.
Retail licensees in the district may obtain an entertainment district permit and must comply with all license laws; patrons may exit the license premises with open containers within the district.
Patrons within the district may not bring in open or closed containers acquired outside the district into other licensee premises, and non-licensees are prohibited from possessing outside alcohol during hours of operation.
The ordinance is enforced by the City of Mountain Brook and includes penalties for violations; the act repeals conflicting laws and 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: Jefferson County