Section 28-10-1 – Short Title.
Section 28-10-1 Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Alabama Responsible Vendor Act.” (Acts 1990, No. 90-525, p. 767, §1.)
Section 28-10-2 – Legislative Intent.
Section 28-10-2 Legislative intent. It is the intent of the Legislature through the provisions of this chapter: (1) To eliminate the sale of alcoholic beverages to, and consumption of alcoholic beverages by underaged persons; (2) To reduce intoxication and to reduce accidents, injuries, and deaths in the state which are related to intoxication; and (3) […]
Section 28-10-3 – Definitions.
Section 28-10-3 Definitions. The following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BOARD. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the State of Alabama. (2) VENDOR. A person who is licensed by the board to sell alcoholic beverages for on-the-premises consumption and/or for off-the-premises consumption. (Acts 1990, No. 90-525, p. […]
Section 28-10-4 – Establishment of Responsible Vendors Program.
Section 28-10-4 Establishment of responsible vendors program. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (the board) shall establish or cause to be established a responsible vendors program designed to encourage vendors and their employees and customers to treat alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner. The program must include, without limitation, comprehensive instruction on the prevention of the […]
Section 28-10-5 – Evidence of Compliance; Certification; Renewal; Rules and Regulations; Enforcement Personnel.
Section 28-10-5 Evidence of compliance; certification; renewal; rules and regulations; enforcement personnel. (a) A vendor who seeks to qualify as a responsible vendor must provide to the board, pursuant to procedures adopted by the board, evidence of compliance with the requirements of this chapter. Upon satisfactory proof that the vendor has complied with the requirements, […]
Section 28-10-6 – Requirements for Certification.
Section 28-10-6 Requirements for certification. In order to qualify for certification, the vendor shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Provide a course of instruction for its employees approved by the board which shall include subjects dealing with alcoholic beverages as follows: a. Laws regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-the-premises consumption and/or for […]
Section 28-10-7 – Compliance as Defense to License Suspension or Revocation; Mitigation of Administrative Penalties or Fines.
Section 28-10-7 Compliance as defense to license suspension or revocation; mitigation of administrative penalties or fines. (a) The license of a vendor certified as a responsible vendor under this chapter may not be suspended or revoked for an employee’s illegal sale of an alcoholic beverage to a person who is not of lawful drinking age […]
Section 28-10-8 – License Fee.
Section 28-10-8 License fee. There is hereby imposed on each licensee of the board who is licensed and applies for certification as a responsible vendor for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-the-premises consumption and/or off-the-premises consumption a fee of $35.00 payable upon the issuance or renewal of such license. This amount is appropriated in […]