Cider Production Proposed in NH
H.B. 1188 authorizes brew pubs to manufacture alcoholic cider. Read More
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H.B. 1188 authorizes brew pubs to manufacture alcoholic cider. Read More
Senate Bill 6556 would exempt the beer, cider and distilled spirits provided by a licensed brewery, farm brewery, cider producer, farm cidery, distillery or farm distillery for a consumer tasting from sales tax. Read More
Assembly Bill 1949 allows the holder of a limited or restricted brewery license to sell beer at a community farm market. Read More
Companion legislation A.B. 2305 and S.B. 4118 seek to establish the New York craft beverage council within the department of economic development to develop a marketing strategy to promote the state’s fine wines, spirits and craft brews. Read More
A.B. 1951 authorizes restricted breweries to annually sell up to 1,000 barrels of beer to in-state and out-of-state retailers. Read More
H.B. 4026 seeks to phase out the role of Oregon Liquor Control Commission in purchasing, importing, warehousing and retailing of distilled liquors. Read More
Senate Bill 919 allows a brewer to lease portable refrigeration units to retail licensees at a value equal to the cost of the unit to the brewer. A brewer may also enter into lease agreements with wholesalers, who may enter …Read More
Assembly Bill 1103 would require the Division of Travel and Tourism to advertise and promote tours of breweries in the state. Read More
House Bill 4053 seeks to expand retail opportunities for brewery licensees to include: retail sales of malt beverage, wine and cider for consumption on or off the licensed premises; selling wine, malt beverages or cider in growlers; holding special events …Read More
Among other provisions, H.B. 1856 specifies rules for the lease of refrigeration units by brewers to retail sales establishments. Additionally, the bill allows any person who is licensed to sell intoxicating liquor in the original package at retail to …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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