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 limits of municipalities with elected governance. The Marshall County Commission will have the authority to regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages in these areas, requiring sellers to obtain a separate business license and potentially imposing additional requirements for on-premises consumption.
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. The bill outlines the process for an election to ratify the amendment, which will be presented to voters with a simple "Yes" or "No" option.