The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package the president signed into law March 11, 2021, included almost $29 billion in grants for restaurants, $7.5 billion for vaccine distribution, $48 billion for testing and contact-tracing efforts and $1,400 in direct payments to…
As of Aug. 1, federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants issued as part of the American Rescue Plan program will be exempt from Alabama income taxes, under Act No. 2021-540. The provision for the exemption was not originally in the legislation,…
In the Alabama Legislature’s 2021 regular session, the state authorized: Wineries to ship directly to Alabama homes; Small wineries to self-distribute to retailers plus sell directly to consumers; The purchase of up to a case of wine at wine festivals;…
In the 2021 regular session of the Alabama Legislature, many pieces of legislation would have altered Alabama’s processes during a state of emergency or spread of an infectious disease. Beginning July 1, businesses and places of worship can continue to…
Starting Aug. 1, diners can bring their pet dogs to outdoor dining areas in Alabama if the business allows and other conditions, based on Act No. 2021-474. “The law is permissive, not mandatory,” said the sponsor, Rep. Steve McMillan, R-Bay…
At midnight Monday, the Alabama Legislature gaveled out its 2021 regular session. On the final day, about 50 bills traveled through the hoppers in each of the two legislative chambers, including a record $2.4 billion General Fund budget. Meanwhile, one week…
Small breweries and brewpubs can triple the amount of beer and distilleries can double the alcohol they can sell daily to a customer for off-premise consumption, starting Aug. 1, under Act No. 2021-454. Gov. Kay Ivey signed the legislation May…
Year-round sales of consumer fireworks and novelties, such as wire sparklers and party poppers, will be possible in Alabama, starting July 12, under Act No. 2021-399. On May 13, Gov. Kay Ivey signed the legislation by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence,…
Further regulation of pharmacy benefits managers, or PBMs, becomes effective July 1 and will apply to pharmacy benefits manager contracts on and after Oct. 1, 2021, under Act No. 2021-341. On May 6, the governor signed the compromise legislation by…
Most of the provisions of a new law providing further oversight for the vape industry take effect Aug. 1. Monday, May 17, the governor signed into law Act No. 2021-453 by Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman,…