Passing initial committee consideration, H.B. 2743 authorizes a class 1 brewer, class 2 brewer, or a craft distiller to obtain a special use permit license.
IL Looks to Expand Special Use Permits
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Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act March Update
The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (S.236/H.R.747) was reintroduced in both chambers of the 115th Congress. Initial sponsors total 29 in the U.S. Senate and 117 in the U.S. House of Representatives. …More
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Proposal Allows Certain IL Brewers to Make Cider
Amended in committee, House Bill 3662 authorizes a Class 1 brewer to manufacture cider and mead.
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On-Premises Sales Simplified by Alabama Proposal
Passing the Senate, substitute for S.B. 234 removes the requirement that manufacturers obtain the name, address and other personal demographic information for sales made on the premises.
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Cider Privileges Considered in IN
Passing the House and amended in Senate committee, House Bill 1496 seeks to allow a small brewer to manufacture and sell hard cider to the same extent as beer.
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Arkansas Tax Rebate Clarification Proposed
Signed into law by the Governor, S.B. 417 modifies the provisions of an existing tax rebate for beer and malt manufacturers. Under existing law, an entity must prove that it produced less than 25,000 barrels …More
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Iowa Alcohol Law Overhaul Moves t Senate
Receiving favorable Senate committee action following House passage, House File 607 contains the final recommendations from a working group spearheaded by the State Alcoholic Beverages Division and appointed by the Governor to review and suggest …More
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Craft Beer on Capitol Hill: What’s New in 2017
We’re almost a quarter of the way through 2017, and it’s been a whirlwind year so far. With the Craft Brewers Conference in Washington, D.C. scheduled to take place in less than a month, here’s …More
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Bottle Bill Provision Intro’ed in Oregon
House Bill 2746 requires payment of refund value of 10 cents for certain beverage containers on and after April 1, 2017, regardless of refund value indicated on beverage container.
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SC Charitable Bill Moves
Amended in committee, S.B. 114 allows suppliers or wholesalers of beer, wine and liquor to donate these products to a non-profit organization for sale and on-premises consumption at a special non-profit event for which a …More
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