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Introduced
02/17/2016
02/17/2016
In Committee
05/19/2016
05/19/2016
Crossed Over
04/20/2016
04/20/2016
Passed
05/31/2016
05/31/2016
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/26/2016
08/26/2016
Introduced Session
99th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that a craft distiller license allows the manufacture of up to 100,000 gallons (instead of 35,000 gallons) of spirits by distillation per year and the storage of those spirits. Provides that a craft distiller license holder may store those spirits at a non-contiguous licensed location, but at no time shall a craft distiller license holder, or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof, or any officer, associate, member, partner, representative, employee, agent, or shareholder of that craft distiller license holder directly or indirectly produce in the aggregate more than 100,000 gallons of spirits per year. Requires a craft distiller to affirm in its application that it does not produce more than 100,000 gallons of distilled spirits annually and that it does not sell more than 2,500 gallons of spirits to non-licensees. Prohibits craft distillers from being affiliated with directly or indirectly any other alcoholic liquor manufacturer licensed by any licensing authority. Prohibits distributors, importing distributors, and retailers from being licensed as a craft distiller. Amends the Video Gaming Act. In the definition of "licensed establishment", provides that "licensed establishment" does not include the premises of any manufacturer's licensee, wine maker's premises licensee, or brew pub licensee and adds a cross-reference to a provision in the Liquor Control Act of 1934 that describes a retailer's license. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to significantly expand the production and operational capabilities for craft distillers, allowing them to manufacture up to 100,000 gallons of spirits annually, a substantial increase from the previous 35,000-gallon limit, and also permits them to store spirits at separate licensed locations, though the aggregate production limit of 100,000 gallons per year applies across all their licenses. It requires craft distillers to affirm in their applications that they do not exceed this production limit and that their sales to non-licensees (individuals) do not surpass 2,500 gallons, while also prohibiting them from being affiliated with any other alcoholic liquor manufacturer and preventing distributors, importing distributors, and retailers from obtaining a craft distiller license. Additionally, the bill modifies the Video Gaming Act to exclude the premises of manufacturers, winemakers, and brewpubs from the definition of a "licensed establishment" where video gaming can occur, clarifying where gaming is permitted.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Lou Lang (D)*,
Heather Steans (D)*,
Michael Connelly (R),
Mike Fortner (R),
Terry Link (D),
Brian Stewart (R),
Donne Trotter (D),
Patricia Van Pelt (D),
Michael Zalewski (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0902 (on 08/26/2016)
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