House Bill 622 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Van SmithRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

City of Jemison; draft beer, authorization to sell amended

Summary

This bill lets Jemison's City Council authorize local ABC Board licensees to sell draft beer for take-home use, including in growlers or similar containers.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Jemison City Council can approve, by resolution, the sale or distribution of draft beer by Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licensees in the city. The authorization covers off-premises consumption, allowing sales in containers like growlers and kegs. The measure takes effect immediately once enacted.

Who It Affects

• Jemison City Council, which would grant authorization by resolution
• ABC Board-licensed retail licensees in Jemison who would be allowed to sell draft beer for off-premises use
• Residents and visitors of Jemison who may purchase draft beer to take off the premises in containers such as growlers or kegs

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The Jemison City Council, by resolution, may authorize the sale or distribution of draft beer by ABC Board-licensed retail licensees in Jemison.
• Section 1: The authorization includes sale of draft beer for off-premises consumption in growlers, kegs, or other similar containers by persons licensed by the board to make retail sales for off-premises consumption.
• Section 2: This act becomes effective immediately.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 17, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Chilton County