Bill > HB1466

This bill amends North Dakota's alcohol regulations by updating definitions and expanding provisions for domestic and manufacturing distilleries. Specifically, the bill introduces new definitions for "domestic distillery" (a distillery producing 25,000 gallons or less of distilled spirits annually) and "manufacturing distillery" (a distillery producing 40,000 gallons or less of distilled spirits annually), and adds a new term "satellite location" which refers to an offsite location owned or leased by a manufacturing distillery for conducting retail operations. The bill increases the allowable annual production for manufacturing distilleries from 25,000 to 40,000 gallons and expands their event permit capabilities, allowing them to hold up to 40 event days per calendar year where they can provide free samples and sell products both on and off their premises. Additionally, the bill makes minor technical adjustments to existing alcohol-related statutes, such as updating measurement conversions and clarifying language around direct sales and delivery of spirits. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for small-scale distilleries in North Dakota while maintaining regulatory oversight of alcohol sales and distribution.