Alabama House gives OK to walk-up, drive-through alcohol sales
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved legislation that would allow drive-through and walk-up sales of beer and wine from licensed retailers. The chamber passed the bill on a 67 to 20 vote. It goes to the Senate for further consideration.
Rep. Gil Isbell, R-Gadsden, the bill's sponsor, said the bill had been requested by groups representing the petroleum industry and convenience stores.
"It just adds one additional thing that they can do to serve their customers," he said.
The bill would allow licensed retailers to sell beer or wine through exterior facilities, whether drive-through or walk-up windows. The individual selling the alcohol would have to be 21 years old or older, and a floor amendment on the bill said that current alcohol laws would apply to the sales.