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2006 SESSION
HB 512 Alcoholic beverages; persons granted wine and beer licenses may conduct tastings.
Introduced by: Ward L. Armstrong | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Alcoholic beverage control; wine and beer licenses; tastings. Provides that persons granted on-premises and on-and off-premises wine and beer licenses may conduct wine or beer tastings sponsored by the licensee for its customers for on-premises consumption. Such licensees may sell or give samples of wine and beer in designated areas at events held by the licensee for the purpose of featuring and educating the consuming public about the product being tasted. Additionally wine and beer wholesalers, farm wineries, wineries, and breweries may participate in the tastings held by the licensee, including the pouring of samples to any person to whom alcoholic beverages may be lawfully sold. Samples of wine shall not exceed two ounces per person. Samples of beer shall not exceed four ounces per person. The bill contains technical amendments.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Alcoholic beverage control; wine and beer licenses; tastings. Provides that persons granted wine and beer licenses may conduct wine or beer tastings sponsored by the licensee for its customers for on-premises consumption. Such licensees may sell or give samples of wine and beer in designated areas at events held by the licensee for the purpose of featuring and educating the consuming public about the product being tasted. Additionally wine and beer wholesalers, farm wineries, wineries, and breweries may participate in the tastings held by the licensee, including the pouring of samples to any person to whom alcoholic beverages may be lawfully sold. Samples of wine shall not exceed one ounce per person. Samples of beer shall not exceed two ounces per person. No more than two samples may be offered. The bill contains technical amendments.