Alabama § 28-4A-7
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 28-4A-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-4A-7.
(a) A license issued under this chapter authorizes the licensee to afford patrons the opportunity to participate in a guided tour of the distillery, brewpub, or winery manufacturer operations as applicable, if the tour includes an educational component in which an in-person guide informs patrons about the historic and scientific characteristics of the alcoholic beverage manufactured on the licensed premises.
(b) A licensee may offer a tasting or sampling of the alcoholic beverage manufactured on the licensed premises upon conclusion of the tour in accordance with all of the following requirements:
(1) A tasting session shall be in a designated, enclosed area that is separate from all other designated areas on the licensed premises.
(2) A patron may tour the manufacturing operation of more than one type of alcoholic beverage manufactured by the licensee, but may participate in no more than one tasting session per day.
(3) The price of the tasting or sampling must be included in the price charged to patrons over 21 years of age for the guided tour.
(4) No retail sale of an alcoholic beverage, whether for on-premises or off-premises consumption, shall be authorized pursuant to a tour.
(5) Each session shall be limited to not more than two tastings or samplings, each of which:
a. In the case of liquor, shall not exceed one-half ounce, with or without a nonalcoholic mixer;
b. In the case of beer, shall not exceed four ounces; and
c. In the case of table wine, shall not exceed one and one-half ounce.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 28-4A-7
What does Code of Alabama § 28-4A-7 cover?
Section 28-4A-7 is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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