SB21 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy PriceSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Lineville, draft or keg beer, governing body may authorize sale

Summary

Lineville can allow the sale of draft or keg beer by ABC Board retailers under local rules, including an 288-ounce per-customer daily limit for off-premises sales.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the City of Lineville may authorize the sale of draft or keg beer by retail licensees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for on-premises and off-premises consumption. The city can set additional rules through ordinances. Off-premises sales are limited to 288 ounces per customer per day and must be sealed, labeled, packaged, and taxed in accordance with state and federal laws.

Who It Affects

• Residents and visitors of Lineville who purchase beer, who would be subject to the new local rules and the off-premises daily limit.
• Retail beer licensees under the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in Lineville, who may be permitted by city ordinance to sell draft or keg beer for on- and off-premises consumption and must follow the local rules, including the 288-ounce daily limit for off-premises sales and compliance with packaging and tax requirements.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The act applies only in the City of Lineville, Clay County.
• Section 2: The Lineville governing body may, by ordinance, permit sale of draft or keg beer by ABC Board retail licensees for on-premises and off-premises consumption; off-premises sales may not exceed 288 ounces per customer per day and must be sealed, labeled, packaged, and taxed per state and federal laws; the city council may further regulate sale by ordinance.
• Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or otherwise becoming 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

Clay County