SB315 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Andrew JonesSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Alcoholic beverages, wine festival licensure, further provided, collection and reporting of taxes, further provided, Sec. 28-3A-20.4 am'd.
Summary: SB315 lets nonprofit groups host wine festivals, streamlines licensing for current licensees, and sets tax collection rules for festival wine sales.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes nonprofit organizations to apply for and receive a license to host a wine festival. For applicants who are already board licensees, it streamlines the process by removing the requirement for additional bonds and in-person appointments, and it requires only basic information. It also exempts wine festival licenses and wine festival participant licenses from certain fees, and it requires licensees to collect and remit state and local taxes on festival wine sales, with local taxes sent to the appropriate local government. Additional rules cover festival length, per-customer sale limits, registration with local authorities, and enforcement mechanisms.

Who It Affects
Nonprofit organizations that want to host a wine festival (eligible to apply for a license).
Existing board licensees applying for a wine festival license (face streamlined application requirements and no extra bond).
Wine festival licensees and wine festival participant licensees (retailers and manufacturers) who must collect and remit taxes, and may be subject to local tax audits.
County and municipal governments (receive remitted local taxes and have audit authority over festival tax compliance).

Key Provisions
Allows nonprofit organizations to apply for and be issued a license to host a wine festival.
If the applicant is already a board licensee, the board may not require an additional bond or in-person appointment; basic information is all that is required.
Exempts wine festival licenses and wine festival participant licenses from application, filing, and other administrative fees.
Requires wine festival licensees and participants to collect and remit state and local taxes on wine sales at the festival, with local taxes remitted to the appropriate local body.
Wine festival licenses are limited to not operating more than five consecutive days; wine festival participant licenses have similar operational constraints and a per-customer sale limit (one case per person per festival).
If the festival is on winery premises, the board may waive related licensing fees; licensees with existing liquor liability insurance may not need additional coverage.
Requires registration with county (and applicable municipal) authorities at least seven days before the festival and outlines audit and enforcement procedures for tax compliance.

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