HB149 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gil Isbell
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Alcoholic beverages, retail table wine licensee, off-premises sale of approved containers, provided for, Sec. 28-3A-15 am'd.
Summary: Authorizes Alabama retail table wine licensees to dispense wine for off-premises consumption in containers approved by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, instead of only original unopened bottles.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Section 28-3A-15 to allow a retail table wine licensee to sell wine for off-premises consumption in containers approved by the board. It retains the option to purchase wine from the board or licensed wholesalers and to sell either in original unopened containers or in board-approved containers. The sale must occur at locations not prohibited by valid zoning or other local ordinances, and the act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Retail table wine licensees in counties or municipalities where such licenses are authorized, who can dispense wine for off-premises consumption in board-approved containers.
Consumers who purchase table wine for off-premises use, who may have more container options approved by the board.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: Allows a retail table wine licensee to dispense table wine for off-premises consumption in containers approved by the board, in addition to selling wine in original unopened containers.
Provision 2: Maintains that sales occur only where not prohibited by valid zoning or other ordinances, and makes the act effective immediately after gubernatorial approval.

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Subjects: Alcoholic Beverages