Signed by Governor Kay Ivey

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes alcohol home delivery.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a delivery service licensee or employee to deliver and transport beer, wine, and spirits to an individual in Alabama who is at least 21 years old (Sec. 2).

• Requires a restaurant retail liquor licensee to deliver the alcoholic beverages only if the individuals purchased a meal (Pg. 15).

• Establishes licensing requirements for the following individuals (Pg. 17):

• Reputable individuals, associations whose members are reputable individuals, or to reputable corporations under the laws of the State of Alabama; and

• Individuals who have submitted a form providing written consent from the applicant for the release of criminal history background information and have provided two complete fingerprints.

• Requires a separate license to be obtained by the retailer for each place where alcoholic beverages are sold (Pg. 18).

• Limits all beer distribution, except for draft or keg beer, sold by retailers to 25.4 ounces in any container, bottle, or can (Pg. 19).

• Authorizes the obtainment for a license if the applicant (Pg. 22):

• Is 21 years of age or older;

• Applies with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; 

• Pays a nonrefundable filing fee of $100, and a licensing fee of $250; and

• Provides to the board a sample contract to enter with a retailer for the delivery of beer, wine, and spirits, unless the applicant is a retailer, etc.

Full Bill Text