SB310 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Donnie ChesteenSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Geneva, alcoholic beverages, sale of draft or keg beer, city council may authorize
Summary: The bill lets Geneva's city government authorize the sale of draft or keg beer by Alcoholic Beverage Control retail licensees in Geneva.
What This Bill Does
If Geneva adopts an ordinance, local ABC licensees could start selling draft or keg beer in the city. The rules for bottled or canned beer would also apply to draft or keg beer. The act applies only to Geneva and does not repeal other laws unless they conflict. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is signed by the governor.

Who It Affects
Residents and visitors in Geneva who may be able to buy draft or keg beer in the city if the ordinance is adopted.
Local businesses with ABC retail licenses in Geneva that might be allowed to sell draft or keg beer.
Geneva city government and regulators who would implement and enforce the new rules.

Key Provisions
Section 1 says the act applies only to the City of Geneva in Geneva County.
Section 2 allows Geneva’s governing body, by ordinance, to authorize the sale of draft or keg beer by retail ABC licensees in the city; existing rules about bottled/canned beer apply to draft/keg beer.
Section 3 states the act is supplementary and does not repeal other laws not directly inconsistent with it.
Section 4 sets the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and 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: Geneva