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Arkansas

Beer Sales Extension Considered in AR

House Bill 1161 authorizes a microbrewery restaurant private club to sell beverages manufactured by the private club directly to other permit holders. Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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Indiana

Distribution Agreements Addressed in Indiana Bill

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 regard for the …Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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Arkansas

Delivery Bill Intro’d in Arkansas

Senate Bill 32 authorizes a retail liquor permit holder to deliver alcoholic beverages directly to a consumer. Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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Indiana

New Sales Ability Considered in IN

H.B. 1207 provides that the holder of certain permits to sell alcohol in certain restaurants who has an interest in a production facility permit for a brewery, farm winery, or artisan distillery that is located on or adjacent to the …Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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California

Craft Distiller Shipping Bill Considered in CA

Senate Bill 220 authorizes a licensed craft distiller to sell and ship distilled spirits directly to a California resident, who is at least 21 years of age, for the resident’s personal use and not for resale, under specific conditions. Authorizes …Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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Indiana

Carryout Issues Addressed in IN Bill

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 beverages for carryout …Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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National

Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act

Provisions of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2019 (S. 362; H.R. 1175) were included in the year-end legislative package addressing further COVID relief measures and government operational funding, signed into law by the President on December …Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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Delaware

DE Bill Extending To-Go Abilities Advances

Clearing initial committee consideration, H.B. 1 would extend the ability of certain licensees to continue to sell alcoholic beverages as part of transactions for take-out, curbside, or drive-through food service so long as certain conditions are met and allows a …Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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Indiana

Farmer Market Sales Considered in Indiana

House Bill 1371 would allow small brewers and artisan distillers to sell their products for carryout at a farmers’ market. Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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Montana

Responsible Server Training Proposal Considered in MT

Draft Bill 409 seeks to allow alcoholic beverage licensees to use Department of Revenue-provided responsible server and sales training in areas where responsible server and sales training is not readily available. Read More

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State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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
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Pete Johnson

State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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