The proposed bill seeks to amend the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 to designate Marshall County as a wet county, allowing for the sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with state laws. The amendment will take effect on the first day of the month following its ratification. It defines the "unincorporated area of the county" as regions outside the corporate limits of municipalities and grants the Marshall County Commission the authority to regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages in these areas. This includes requiring separate business licenses for sellers and the ability to impose additional regulations, such as health and safety inspections.
Furthermore, the bill allows the Marshall County Commission to levy additional sales and use taxes on alcoholic beverages sold in unincorporated areas, with proceeds directed to the county general fund and a portion allocated to the Marshall County Board of Education. The amendment is designed to be self-executing, but it also permits the Legislature to enact further regulations. An election will be held to determine if the proposed amendment will be ratified, and it will be included in the Constitution of Alabama upon approval by a majority of voters.