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Now under Senate consideration, H.F. 2277 would prohibit a brewer from requiring a wholesaler to assent to any unreasonable requirement, condition, understanding, or term of an agreement prohibiting the wholesaler from utilizing, or requiring the wholesaler to utilize, a …Read More
S.B. 511 would allow beer and hard cider sales by microbreweries to retailers, public venues, clubs, drinking establishments, holders of temporary permits and caterers and allowing such sales at special events to consumers. Read More
S.B. 230 seeks to allow a microbrewer who produces no more than 1,500 barrels per year to sell manufactured beverages at wholesale. Additionally, authorizes a licensed wholesaler to transfer manufactured beverages from a permitted microbrewery to any authorized …Read More
Amended on second reading to strike direct shipment provisions, Senate Bill 1041 seeks to establish direct-to-consumer alcoholic beverages permits authorizing the direct delivery of beer, wine, or liquor to a consumer. Read More
Signed by the Governor, Senate Bill 205 allows a small brewery to manufacture beer for another small brewery if certain requirements are met (contract brewing). Read More
On its way to the Governor, House Bill 1086, in part defines “craft manufacturer’s permit” as a small brewery permit, farm winery permit, or artisan distiller’s permit and “craft manufacturer” as the holder of a “craft manufacturer’s permit.” The bill …Read More
H.B. 4775 provides that a retail licensee or licensed manufacturer with retail privileges may offer incentives to consumers for participation in a consumer loyalty and reward program, offer consumers discounts on its products as part of a consumer loyalty and …Read More
S.B. 3426 provides that the tax imposed on manufacturers or importing distributors of alcoholic liquor containing not less than 0.5% alcohol by volume nor more than 10% alcohol by volume, other than cider, wine, or beer, is imposed at the …Read More
Signed by the Governor, H.B. 1025 defines “mixed beverage” as a prepared cordial, cocktail, or highball that is in a can or container that holds not more than twenty-four (24) ounces of the beverage and is a mixture of: (1) …Read More
Failing to clear committee, S.B. 163 provides for small brewer self-distribution, modifies provisions of franchise agreements, lifts the limit on sales for off premises consumption, and provides for donations to charitable events. 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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