# Ala. Code § 45-41-20.01: Section 45-41-20.01 Regulation of Sale of Alcoholic Beverages on Sunday

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 45-41-20.01
- **Heading:** Section 45-41-20.01 Regulation of Sale of Alcoholic Beverages on Sunday
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 45 / Chapter 41 / Section 45-41-20.01

## Text

(a) This section only applies in Lee County.

(b) The sale of alcoholic beverages during certain hours after 12:00 p.m. on Sundays is authorized within the areas of Lee County that are outside of the corporate limits of the Cities of Auburn and Opelika. The governing body of Lee County may regulate and permit the sale of alcoholic beverages in the aforementioned areas after 12:00 p.m. on Sundays by properly licensed retail licensees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

(c) The governing body of Lee County shall hold a referendum in the areas of Lee County that are outside of the corporate limits of the Cities of Auburn and Opelika to determine if alcoholic beverages may be sold on Sundays. If a majority of the voters voting thereon vote in favor of the question, then the sale of alcoholic beverages after 12:00 p.m. on Sundays shall be authorized.

(d) The referendum shall be held in conjunction with the general election to be held in November 2006. Costs of the referendum shall be paid by the governing body of the county. If a majority of the voters voting thereon do not vote in favor of the question, a subsequent referendum or referenda may be held.

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