Addressing a tied-house issue, House Bill 685 seeks to allow a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages to have a financial interest in the business of a retail license, and a retail licensee to have a financial interest in the business of a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages, provided the retail licensee does not purchase, possess, or sell the malt beverages produced by a manufacturer with which there is any financial interest.
Cross- Tier Proposal Floated in Vermont
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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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.
See Pete Johnson's Articles