Bill > SB268

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for mixed spirit beverages in Alabama, defining them as single-serve beverages containing liquor, packaged in a can or container no larger than 16 ounces, and containing no more than 7% alcohol by volume. The bill introduces a new tax of 2.9 cents per ounce on mixed spirit beverages, with half the proceeds going to the State General Fund and half retained by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for regulatory purposes. It creates new licensing categories for mixed spirit beverage wholesalers and retailers, allowing existing beer and wine license holders to easily obtain mixed spirit beverage licenses. The bill also establishes detailed rules for distribution agreements between suppliers and wholesalers, including provisions for fair compensation if a distribution agreement is terminated. Importantly, the legislation maintains Alabama's three-tier system of alcohol regulation, ensuring strict state oversight of alcohol sales and distribution. The new regulations will take effect on October 1, 2025, and are designed to provide a clear legal framework for the sale and distribution of mixed spirit beverages while promoting public safety and generating state revenue.

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