The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may in its discretion grant permits to licensed retailers to sell or dispense draft or keg beer or malt beverages anywhere within Covington County, Section 28-3-161 to the contrary notwithstanding, and the board may revoke any such permit so granted if, in the judgment of the board, the sale of draft or keg beer or malt beverages in the community is prejudicial to the welfare, health, peace, and safety of the people of the community or of the state.