On Sept. 8, 2017, Gov. Kay Ivey issued the fourth emergency declaration over a 10-day period related to hurricane activity. The latest directive acknowledges the storm’s path includes Alabama and eases regulations for filling prescriptions for noncontrolled substances. >> Read Sept….
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Retail Association endorses Sen. Luther Strange for U.S. Senate in the Aug. 15 Republican primary. “Luther Strange understands the issues retailers face and, if elected to the position he already holds, he will continue to give retailers’…
As of Aug. 1, Law Allows $10,000 Annual Threshold Before $100 Delivery License is Required “We struggle every year to make a profit, and we support a lot of families in our towns by giving our employees a place…
Alabama has been under a statewide emergency declaration since 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, in anticipation of heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes possible over the next few days. >> Read governor’s emergency declaration release >> Additional proclamation related to drivers’ hours of service >> For real-time…
On a voice vote, the Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control Board on June 14 voted to increase the markup on wholesale and retail liquor by five percent. By law, the money generated by the markup goes directly to the General Fund,…
Delivery license reform, a change in the back-to-school sales tax holiday date and alcohol sales for Sunday brunch topped the retail news that came out of the Alabama Legislature’s 2017 regular session. The Alabama Retail Association thanks Gov. Kay Ivey,…
As of Aug. 1, 2017, retailers can deliver up to $10,000 in merchandise annually to a city before a $100 delivery license will be required under Act No. 2017-415. Gov. Kay Ivey signed SB316 by Sen. Paul Sanford, R-Huntsville, and…
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. The governor signed Act No. 2017-444 into law May 26, 2017. It was…
In a major victory for retailers, grocers and restaurants, the chairman of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee has abandoned his effort to repeal retailer-supported caps on debit card swipe fees as a part of HR10, the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017….
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…