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…
Starting Aug. 1, a retailer’s tobacco permit can be suspended or revoked if the retailer fails to pay the manufacturer or distributor for an invoiced purchase of tobacco products, under Act No. 2021-385. The governor signed SB325 by Sen. Dan Roberts,…
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,…
The week began with the governor announcing the state’s health order would expire at the end of the month, barring a surge in new COVID-19 cases. The state of emergency related to the pandemic continues until July 6. That means…
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,…