HB234 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Neil RaffertyRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Class 1 municipality (B'ham), alcoholic beverages, food trucks, license to sell for public consumption authorized, Sec. 28-3A-17.1 added.

Summary

HB234 allows Class 1 Alabama municipalities to license food or beverage trucks to sell alcohol for consumption in open containers within an approved entertainment district, with rules set by the state ABC Board.

What This Bill Does

It creates a new food or beverage truck license for Class 1 municipalities to sell alcoholic beverages for on-site or off-site consumption within a city-designated entertainment district. The license covers a fully encased truck or trailer approved by the Department of Public Health and requires municipal approval. The Alabama ABC Board would adopt rules and issue licenses, including a license fee of $300 and an annual fee up to $150, while outside the district alcohol sales would not be allowed; licensees must collect and remit all applicable taxes to state and local authorities.

Who It Affects

• Food or beverage truck operators in Class 1 municipalities who want to sell alcohol within a designated entertainment district and must obtain municipal approval and the ABC Board license.
• Municipal governments and the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, which would approve licenses, set rules, and enforce the program.

Key Provisions

• Adds new Section 28-3A-17.1 allowing Class 1 municipalities to authorize food or beverage trucks to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption in open containers within a city-designated entertainment district.
• Defines food or beverage truck as a fully encased mobile unit approved by the Department of Public Health, housed on a motor vehicle or trailer, excluding non-motorized carts.
• Requires the municipality to issue a certificate showing approval for the food or beverage truck license to sell alcoholic beverages within the district.
• Authorizes purchase of liquor and wine from the ABC Board and sale of a single alcoholic beverage per sale for consumption inside the district; outside the district, sales are prohibited.
• Establishes license fees: an annual board-established fee up to $150 and a specific license fee of $300; board to adopt rules regarding these fees.
• Licensees must consent to warrantless inspections by city, county, and state inspectors and law enforcement.
• Licensees must comply with on-premises rules (except seating and restrooms) and collect/remit all state and local taxes on alcohol sales.
• Board may require a boundary barrier around the district area where consumption is permitted and adopt additional health and safety rules.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after governor 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

Alcoholic Beverages