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Passing the House, H.B. 2843, among multiple provisions, provides that it shall not be deemed an inducement or a discriminatory action for a brewer, beer distributor, small brewer self-distributor, brewpub self-distributor, or a wine and spirits wholesaler to establish individualized …Read More
Passing the full Senate, S.B. 8 adds cider to the list of products a brewer may manufacture, sell, and serve at events attended by the public. The measure also allows visitors under the age of 21 to tour the premises …Read More
Under Senate consideration, House Bill 2349 exempts spirits manufactured in the state for export from alcohol excise tax. Read More
Under House consideration, Senate Bill 422 further provides for the termination of distribution agreements. Read More
Now in the Senate, H.B. 1715 seeks to exempt brewers who manufacture less than 25,000 barrels annually from the provisions relating to the termination of beer distribution agreements, removes the ability to terminate an agreement with a beer distributor at …Read More
Moving to the House for consideration, S.B. 639 provides a definition of hard seltzer to mean any beverage containing more than one-half of one percent (0.50%) of alcohol by volume and obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of grain or sugar …Read More
Advanced from committee, Senate Bill 799 would allow a manufacturer or brewer whose products are made outside the state to hold an ownership interest in an Oklahoma licensed retailer under certain conditions. Read More
House Bill 2349 provides for a 19 cent/liter tax rate on spirits with an alcohol-by-volume (ABV) of less than fifteen (15%) percent. Read More
H.B. 1715 seeks to exempt brewers who manufacture less than 25,000 barrels annually from the provisions relating to the termination of beer distribution agreements, removes the ability to terminate an agreement with a beer distributor at any time by giving …Read More
S.B. 639 provides a definition of hard seltzer to mean any beverage containing more than one-half of one percent (0.50%) of alcohol by volume and obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of grain or sugar and combined with carbonated water and …Read More
Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
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