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The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) announced that it had accepted an $850,000 “offer-in-compromise” payment to settle allegations that three entities associated with Illinois’ Lakeshore Beverage had violated tied-house and exclusive outlet provisions of the Federal Alcohol …Read More
Advancing in the House following Senate passage, Senate Bill 82 would authorize certain alcohol beverage license holders, including brew pub licensees and beer manufacturers operating a sales room, to hold festivals where they can conduct joint tastings and engage in …Read More
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
Before the Governor for action, H.B. 539 revises the daily limit on how much beer and liquor may be sold by brewpubs and certain breweries and distilleries to customers for off-premises consumption; provides further for calculating which breweries qualify to …Read More
Signed into law, H.B. 273, among several provisions, would allow for the transfer of malt beverages between a brewer’s licensed premises. Read More
House Bill 885 seeks to increase in the barrel tax on beer by $3.10 to fund substance abuse prevention and treatment. Read More
Under House consideration following Senate passage, S.B. 322 provides that beer transferred from a brewery in accordance with federal law to a brewery of the same ownership is deemed to have been manufactured by the receiving brewery at its licensed …Read More
On the Governor’s desk, Senate Bill 765 establishes sentencing guidelines for highly intoxicated drivers and requires that ignition interlock devices be installed on all vehicles operated by a person upon license revocation. Read More
Passing the House, H.B. 219 creates a definition for “ready-to-drink beverages” and provides for delivery of ready-to-drink beverages from restaurants. Read More
Substituted in committee, Senate Bill 9, comprehensive alcohol regulatory review legislation, specifically addresses the regulation of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of alcoholic beverages and common carrier approval to transport or deliver alcoholic beverages. 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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