Code of Alabama
Ala. Code § 28-4-20 (2026)
Sale, Offer for Sale, Possession, Barter, Exchange, Etc., of Prohibited Liquors and Beverages.
✓ official Alabama Legislature (ALISON) text, current July 2026
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation or association within this state to sell, offer for sale, keep or have in possession, barter, exchange or to give away, furnish at a public place or elsewhere or otherwise dispose of the prohibited liquors and beverages described in this chapter or any of them in any quantity, except as provided in this chapter, or to accept the delivery of or to receive or to have in possession or possess in this state any of said prohibited liquors and beverages as defined by the laws of the State of Alabama in any quantity whatsoever.
(Acts 1915, No. 1, p. 1; Acts 1919, No. 7, p. 6; Code 1923, §4621; Code 1940, T. 29, §98.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6
cases, 1981–2004 · leading case: Hudson v. State, 628 So. 2d 1063 (Ala. Crim. App. 1993).
Hudson v. State, 628 So. 2d 1063 (Ala. Crim. App. 1993). “She was also convicted of possession of prohibited liquor in violation of § 28-4-20 and was fined $75. On this direct appeal from those convictions, the appellant raises the single issue that the trial court committed reversible error in refusing to charge the jury as requested.”
Grace v. State, 683 So. 2d 17 (Ala. Crim. App. 1996). “At this time Hancock had reason to arrest the appellant for violating § 28-4-20 and to search the automobile pursuant to that arrest.”
Callahan v. State, 489 So. 2d 636 (Ala. Crim. App. 1985). “From a conviction for the offense of the sale of prohibited liquor, in violation of § 28-4-20, Code of Alabama (1975), this appeal follows.”
Pope v. State, 905 So. 2d 20 (Ala. Crim. App. 2004). “Code 1975; and unlawful possession of prohibited beverages in a “dry county,” a violation of § 28-4-20, Ala.Code 1975. Before trial, Pope pleaded guilty to driving while his license was revoked and to failing to display proof of insurance.”
Johnson v. State, 406 So. 2d 1063 (Ala. Crim. App. 1981). “' Appellant was arrested for the July 11, 1980, unlawful sale of prohibited beverages contrary to § 28-4-20, Code of Alabama 1975. On August 29, 1980, he was found guilty in District Court.”
Todd v. State, 406 So. 2d 1065 (Ala. Crim. App. 1981). “Appellant was arrested for the July 4, 1980, unlawful sale of prohibited beverages contrary to § 28-4-20, Code of Alabama 1975. On August 29, 1980, he was found guilty in District Court.”
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