HB495 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Anthony DanielsRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to brewpubs; to amend Section 28-4A-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to render the definition of brewpubs consistent with Chapter 4A of Title 28 and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language to current style.

Summary

HB495 would remove location restrictions that limit brewpubs to historic buildings or designated districts and economically distressed areas, aligning the brewpub definition with current law and updating language.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 28-4A-2 to redefine what a brewpub is and to remove the restrictive 'Premises' definition tied to historic buildings, districts, or economically distressed areas. It would allow brewpubs to operate in locations beyond those restricted areas, in line with existing law. It also makes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language to current style, while maintaining the production and sale framework for brewpubs.

Who It Affects

• Brewpub operators and prospective developers, who would gain greater flexibility in where brewpubs can be located (not limited to historic or economically distressed areas).
• Historic preservation interests and areas designated as historic districts or economically distressed areas, which could see fewer brewpub restrictions in those locations.

Key Provisions

• Defines BREWPUB as any premises where beer is actively produced or brewed, within the barrel production limits, for on-site consumption or sale to designated wholesale licensees for resale to retailers.
• Eliminates the restricted PREMISes definition that tied brewpub location to historic buildings/sites, registered historic districts, or economically distressed areas, aligning with existing law.
• Introduces nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language to current style.

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Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages, brewpub premises not restricted to historical buildings or historical or economically distressed areas