Bill > HB05567

This bill proposes to modify Connecticut's existing laws regarding beer sales by allowing additional grocery stores to sell Connecticut craft beer, subject to specific eligibility requirements. Under the proposed legislation, grocery stores can sell craft beer if they meet four key criteria: (1) they are an authorized vendor in the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), (2) they offer products that can be purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, (3) they have at least 6,000 square feet of floor space dedicated to grocery items, and (4) they accept beverage containers for redemption. The bill aims to expand opportunities for local craft beer sales by creating a pathway for qualified grocery stores to become beer retailers, potentially increasing market access for Connecticut-based breweries while maintaining certain consumer protection and community-focused standards.

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