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Retail Report: Delivery license reform on governor’s desk

In the final minutes of the Alabama Legislature’s 2017 regular session, lawmakers approved Alabama Retail Association-backed delivery license reform. The House passed the bill on a 101-2 vote, and the Senate quickly concurred. It was sent to the governor at…

‘Brunch bill’ awaits governor’s signature

Local governments that already have Sunday alcohol sales can permit Sunday morning sales under a bill the Alabama Legislature passed on the final day of the 2017 regular session. If the governor signs the bill into law, it will become effective…

Several Sunday alcohol bills see action in the final week of 2017 regular session

SUNDAY SALES Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law legislation allowing the city councils in Athens and Troy to authorize Sunday alcohol sales. She has also signed laws allowing the city of Lincoln and Etowah County and all of its municipalities through referendums to allow Sunday sales….