HB514 By Representatives Patterson, Sanderford, Daniels, Whorton (R) and McCutcheon RFD Madison County Legislation Rd 1 21-APR-15

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

Relating to Madison County; to allow manufacturer licensees, along with brewpub licensees, to sell beer produced on their facility to customers for on-premises and off-premises consumption; to allow manufacturer and brewpub licensees to be eligible for Section 28-3A-17.1, Code of Alabama 1975, entertainment district designation; and to allow manufacturer licensees to operate a restaurant on their licensed premises and sell their beer at the brewery and restaurant.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

Section 1. This bill applies only to Madison County, Alabama.

Section 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 28-3A-6(h)(1) and (2), Code of Alabama 1975, a manufacturer licensee may give away or sell alcoholic beverages manufactured on the licensed premises for consumption on or off the licensed premises.

Section 3. Upon compliance with Title 28, Chapter 3A, Code of Alabama 1975, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, in addition to its authority under Section 28-3A-17.1(b) to issue an entertainment district designation for any retail licensee, may also issue the designation for any manufacturer or brewpub licensee.

Section 4. A brewpub licensee may dispense beer brewed on its licensed premises for consumption on or off the licensed premises, the provisions of Section 28-4A-3(a)(3), Code of Alabama 1975, to the contrary notwithstanding.

Section 5. A manufacturer licensee may operate a facility where food is provided on its licensed premises. The taxes on the food shall be as provided by general state law.

Section 6. The provisions of this act are severable. If any part of this act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, that declaration shall not affect the part which remains.

Section 7. The provisions of this act are cumulative and shall not be construed to repeal or supersede any laws not directly inconsistent herewith.

Section 8. This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

Madison County

Alcoholic Beverages

Sales

Manufacturers

Brewpub

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board