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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 61-4-770, Relating To Wines That May Be Sold In Licensed Alcoholic Liquor Stores, So As To Change The Percentage Of Alchohol In Wines That May Be Sold From Sixteen And One-half Percent To Twenty Percent.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina state law by increasing the alcohol by volume (ABV) limit for wines that can be sold in licensed alcoholic liquor stores from 16.5% to 20%. Currently, wines containing more than 16.5% alcohol are restricted to sales only in licensed liquor stores or establishments with licenses for selling and allowing consumption of alcoholic drinks by the drink. The proposed change would expand the range of wines that can be sold in these locations, effectively allowing wines with a higher alcohol content to be more widely available. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, which means the new ABV limit would be implemented quickly after signing. This modification represents a relatively small but notable change in South Carolina's alcohol sales regulations, potentially giving consumers access to a broader selection of higher-alcohol wines in licensed retail settings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=22&session=126&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - S0022 2025-01-14 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0022%202025-01-14%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/22_20241211.htm |
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