Passing the House, H.B. 1653 specifies that a wholesaler cannot directly or indirectly fund the cost of any cash rebate coupon provided by manufacturers of intoxicating liquor.
MO Rebate Coupon Bill Advances
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VA Local Tax Expansion Legislation Fails
Failing to clear committee, Senate Bill 115 increases from four percent to eight percent the maximum tax that any county is authorized to impose on food and beverages sold by a restaurant, commonly referred to …More
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Hawaii Beer Tax Reduction Clears Senate
Passing the Senate, S.B. 2712 deletes the definition, for tax rate purposes, of draft beer and applies that tax rate of 0.54 cents/wine gallon to all beer. Currently, the non-draft rate is at 0.93 cents/wine …More
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Hawaii Craft Tax Credit Moves to Senate
Passing the House, H.B. 2656 establishes a small craft beer producer income tax credit.
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Hawaii Legislation Seeks Lower Blood Alcohol Content Threshold
Senate Bill 2540 seeks to lower the threshold of blood alcohol content from .08 to .05 for the offense of driving under the influence.
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Hawaii Bills Expanding Sales and Distribution Advance
Clearing their respective chambers, House Bill 2411 and companion Senate Bill 2711 clarify that a class 14 brewpub licensee or class 18 small craft producer pub licensee may conduct liquor sales at multiple, appropriately licensed …More
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Minors Allowed in HI Breweries Legislation Moves
Passing their respective chambers, House Bill 2410 and companion Senate Bill 2710 would allow brewpub and small craft producer pub licensees to allow minors, who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian of legal …More
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Beer Sales and Transfer Bill on Tap in Illinois
H.B. 4897 seeks to allow a brewer, class 1 brewer, or class 2 brewer to sell beer manufactured by any other brewer, class 1 brewer, or class 2 brewer to non-licensees and to sell cider. …More
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On-Site Sales Expansion Bill Discussed in Indiana
Sent to a conference committee to work out House and Senate differences, House Bill 1419 would, in part, allow a manufacturer of two types of alcoholic beverages, which has both production facilities in one building, …More
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Sunday Sales Passes in Indiana
Signed by the Governor, S.B. 1 allows package liquor stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, drug stores, and certain restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages for carryout on Sunday from noon until 8 p.m.
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