HB640 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Van SmithRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Clanton, alcoholic beverages, city council may authorize sale of draft or keg beer, under certain conditions

Summary

HB640 lets Clanton's city council authorize local ABC Board licensees to sell draft beer for on-site drinking and in 64-ounce growlers for off-site use.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the City Council can pass an ordinance to allow draft beer sales by ABC Board retail licensees for on-premises consumption. It also allows these licensees to sell draft beer in growlers (up to 64 ounces) for off-premises consumption. The bill prohibits selling keg beer or other types of draft beer for off-premises consumption. The changes apply only within Clanton's city limits and take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it becomes law).

Who It Affects

• Off-premises ABC Board retail licensees in Clanton that choose to operate under the new authority would be able to sell draft beer in 64-ounce growlers for off-site consumption.
• Residents and visitors in Clanton who purchase or consume draft beer on-site or via growlers off-site would have additional purchasing options and limits (growler size and on-site availability).

Key Provisions

• Section 2: The City Council may authorize the sale and distribution of draft beer by retail licensees of the ABC Board within Clanton.
• Off-premises draft beer sales are limited to growlers or similar containers no larger than 64 ounces; keg beer for off-premises consumption is not allowed.
• Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval, or when it becomes law.
• Applicable only within the corporate limits of the City of Clanton in Chilton County.

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