License Fees Addressed in PA
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approved the forgiveness of an estimated $1.8 million in license fees in 2021 for brewery, winery, and distillery manufacturing licensees. Read More
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Executive Order Limitations Proposed in Texas
Pre-filed for the 2021 session, HJR 40 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the governor from regulating alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, or combustibles by order or proclamation. Read More
Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
On December 20, 2019, the President signed into law the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, which includes a one-year extension (through December 31, 2020) of the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) provisions originally passed for a two-year …Read More
LA Bill Limiting Local Authority over Alcohol Sales Advances
Passing the House, House Bill 44 suspends the authority of a parish or municipality to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages or to limit the time of operation of any establishment selling alcoholic beverages during any COVID-19 public emergency until …Read More
Tax Credit Passes in Louisiana
Signed by the Governor, S.B. 72 authorizes a one-time refundable income tax credit for a portion of annual state license or permit fees imposed by the commissioner of alcohol and tobacco control and paid by the owners or operators of …Read More
LA Governor Vetoes Permit Fee Relief
Vetoed by the Governor, S.B. 18 sought to provide that a permit holder that timely paid its operating permit fees and its malt beverages or beverages of low alcoholic content permit fees during the 2020 calendar year, shall have its …Read More
Relief Bill Includes Breweries in LA
The subject of a House-Senate conference committee, House Bill 85 creates the Bar Assistance Relief Program (BAR Program) within the Louisiana Main Street Recovery Program to provide economic support to eligible bars, breweries and commercial fishermen. Read More
Permit Extensions Passed by LA House
Passed by the House and delivered to the Senate, H.R. 17 requests the Department of Health and the office of alcohol and tobacco control in the Department of Revenue grant each bar and restaurant owner and in-state manufacturer a permit …Read More
Violation Enforcement Suspension Bill Moves in LA
Passed by the House and referred to Senate committee, H.C.R. 8 would suspend until 60 days after final adjournment of the 2021 Regular Session of the legislature the enforcement authority of the commissioner of alcohol and tobacco control afforded to …Read More
Tasting Room Bill Signed by Michigan Governor
Signed into law by the Governor, Senate Bill 665 amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code to allow a brewer producing less than 120,000 barrels and that is not licensed as a micro brewer to sell its beer for consumption on …Read More
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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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