Bill > HB07184

This bill makes several changes to the Liquor Control Act in Connecticut. Key provisions include: 1. Increasing the number of package store permits that can be issued in a town, from 1 per 2,500 residents to 1 per 5,000 residents. 2. Allowing certain manufacturers like breweries, cideries, and farm wineries to conduct special event catering on their premises, subject to regulations and a $500 annual fee. 3. Increasing the number of retail liquor permits a person can hold from 5 to 6. 4. Making changes to the case sizes and quantities for certain alcoholic beverages. 5. Allowing package store permit holders to ship alcohol to out-of-state consumers, subject to the laws of the destination state. 6. Expanding the allowable activities and sales for various manufacturer permit types, such as farm wineries, farm breweries, and farm distilleries. The bill aims to modernize and provide more flexibility in Connecticut's liquor laws, particularly for certain types of manufacturers and retailers.

Budget and Finance, Justice

General Law Committee (Joint)

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