MA S209

Bill

MA S209

Expanding the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to expand the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill expands the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries. It allows local licensing authorities to issue special licenses to farmer-wineries and farmer-distilleries to sell their products at indoor or outdoor agricultural events, such as farmers' markets or agricultural fairs, for off-premises consumption. The bill defines "agricultural event" and outlines the requirements for obtaining these special licenses, including obtaining certification from the Department of Agricultural Resources. The bill also sets limits on the size of samples that can be provided at these events and requires the special licenses to be non-transferable.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Adam Hinds (D)*, Jo Comerford (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2674 (on 02/10/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S209

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S209
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S209.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1004	Relative to farmers' markets	Accompanied a study order, see H5041	Similar To
H3409	To enhance agricultural operations	No further action taken	Similar To
S1063	Encouraging the donation of food to persons in need	Accompanied H1702	Similar To
S1459	To protect youth from the harms of tobacco and e-cigarette products	Accompanied a study order, see S2692	Similar To
S152	Expanding the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries	Accompanied a new draft, see S2467	Reintroduced
S216	Relative to allergens in cosmetic products	Accompanied a study order, see S2666	Similar To
S2467	Expanding the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries	Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefore a new draft, see S2596 and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Reintroduced
S2596	Expanding the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries	Recommended new draft for S2467	Reintroduced
S2674	Expanding the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by
S528	Protecting pollinators by eliminating harmful products	Accompanied a study order, see S2734	Similar To

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