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Manufacturer Retail Modification Passes NH Legislature

May 13, 2022

Passed by both chambers, H.B. 1039 removes the production and manufacturing requirements from the definition of “beverage manufacturer retail outlet.” Read More

Written By Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

NH Direct Shipping Bill Stalls in House

May 13, 2022

Stalled in House Committee, S.B. 340 relates to direct to consumer shipments of alcohol to New Hampshire residents, specifying that beer, specialty beer and specialty beverages delivered to the state’s consumers shall not exceed 8 percent alcohol by volume with …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

NH Direct Shipping Bill Passes Senate

April 12, 2022

Passing the Senate, S.B. 340 relates to direct to consumer shipments of alcohol to New Hampshire residents, specifying that beer, specialty beer and specialty beverages delivered to the state’s consumers shall not exceed 8 percent alcohol by volume with shipments …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

NH Liquor Commission Bill Held in Committee

February 11, 2022

Held for further study, H.B. 1591 seeks to eliminate the enforcement division of the liquor commission. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

Amendment to NH Direct Shipping Ability Floated

January 20, 2022

S.B. 340 relates to direct to consumer shipments of alcohol to New Hampshire residents, specifying that beer, specialty beer and specialty beverages delivered to the state’s consumers shall not exceed 8 percent alcohol by volume. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

NH Liquor Commission Change Proposed

January 20, 2022

H.B. 1591 seeks to eliminate the enforcement division of the liquor commission. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

On-Premises Sales Bill Debuted in NH

January 20, 2022

House Bill 1556 seeks to allow on-premise consumers to also purchase beverages for consumption off premise at the same point of sale in the manufacturer licensee’s facility. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

Sales, Sampling and Shipping Bill Signed in NH

August 6, 2021

Signed into law, Senate Bill 125 makes changes to the requirements for serving samples for beverage manufacturers and nano breweries; provides for contract brewing arrangements for nano breweries and brew pubs; and requires reports for intrastate direct shippers of alcohol. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

NH Sales, Sampling and Shipping Bill Before Governor

July 14, 2021

Passing both legislative chambers, Senate Bill 125 makes changes to the requirements for serving samples for beverage manufacturers and nano breweries; provides for contract brewing arrangements for nano breweries and brew pubs; and requires reports for intrastate direct shippers of …Read More

Written By Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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.

Direct Shipping Bill Signed by NH Governor

July 14, 2021

Signed by the Governor, Senate Bill 14 would allow the liquor commission to operate as a direct shipper of liquor and wine, both in-state and out-of-state. Read More

Written By Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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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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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