Bill > H387

This bill expands the sale of products by farmer distilleries and wineries. Key provisions include: 1. Allowing local licensing authorities to grant special licenses to farmer-wineries, farmer-breweries, pub breweries, and farmer-distilleries to sell their products at indoor or outdoor agricultural events, such as farmers' markets or agricultural fairs, for off-premises consumption. 2. Increasing the maximum alcohol by volume content for wine from 6% to 8.5%. 3. Allowing cities and towns to authorize establishments with on-premises alcohol licenses to sell alcoholic beverages at discounted prices during specified time periods, subject to certain restrictions. 4. Establishing an advisory group within the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to provide guidance to municipalities on implementing the discounted alcohol sales provisions. The bill aims to support local agriculture and small businesses by expanding sales opportunities for farmer-producers of wine, beer, and distilled spirits, while also giving municipalities more flexibility to regulate discounted alcohol sales.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H387