HB388 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Brett EasterbrookRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Jackson, alcoholic beverages, draft beer, city council may authorize sale
Summary: HB388 lets the City of Jackson, by local law, allow Alcoholic Beverage Control Board retailers to sell draft or keg beer for on-site or off-site use.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the Jackson City Council can pass a resolution or ordinance to authorize the sale and distribution of draft or keg beer by ABC Board retail licensees in any container size. This authorization would apply to purchases for both on-premises consumption (in the establishment) and off-premises consumption (to take away). The act becomes effective immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor, or otherwise becomes law.

Who It Affects
Retail licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in the City of Jackson, who could be authorized to sell draft or keg beer in any container size for on- or off-premises use.
Residents and visitors of Jackson who would be able to purchase draft or keg beer from these licensees for consumption on-site or off-site.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Applies to the regulation of sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in the City of Jackson in Clarke County.
Section 2: The City Council may authorize the sale and distribution of draft or keg beer by ABC Board retail licensees in any size containers for on-premises and off-premises consumption, via resolution or ordinance.
Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately following passage and Governor's approval, or otherwise as law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Clarke County