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Signed by the Governor, H.B. 1396 provides, among many provisions, for an amended definition of “beer” that includes the fermentation of cereal byproducts and an amended definition of “flavored malt beverage” to include canned beverages. Read More
Assigned to conference committee, Senate Bill 175 requires a primary supplier that wants to amend, cancel, terminate, or refuse to renew a distribution agreement entered into with a beer wholesaler to act in good faith, with good cause, and with …Read More
Amended in Senate committee, H.B. 1396 provides, among many provisions, that if any provision, or application of any provision, concerning the manufacture, importation, distribution, or retail sale of alcoholic beverages is deemed to be in conflict with federal law or …Read More
Passing the Senate and referred to House Committee, Senate Bill 175 requires a primary supplier that wants to amend, cancel, terminate, or refuse to renew a distribution agreement entered into with a beer wholesaler to act in good faith, with …Read More
Amended prior to passing the House, H.B. 1396 seeks to allow the holder of a food hall vendor’s permit and a retailer’s permit who also holds a permit for a small brewery, a farm winery, or an artisan distillery to …Read More
Passing the Senate, Senate Bill 175 requires a primary supplier that wants to amend, cancel, terminate, or refuse to renew a distribution agreement entered into with a beer wholesaler to act in good faith, with good cause, and with due …Read More
Passing the Senate, S.B. 310 would allow a person who holds a restaurant permit in an economic development area and an interest in a brewery, farm winery, or artisan distillery located on or adjacent to the restaurant, to sell alcoholic …Read More
H.B. 1396 seeks to allow the holder of a food hall vendor’s permit and a retailer’s permit who also holds a permit for a small brewery, a farm winery, or an artisan distillery to sell carryout alcoholic beverages at the …Read More
House Bill 1323 seeks to allow allows a microbrewery to locate within 200 feet of a school or church if the school or church does not object. Read More
House Bill 1058 relates to alcoholic beverage containers, allowing wine and flavored malt beverage to be sold and distributed in a can. 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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