Bill > HB3107

This bill amends the Illinois Liquor Control Act to modify regulations for wine-makers and their premises licenses. Specifically, it increases the number of additional locations a wine-maker can sell and offer wine from two to three, and establishes a fee for the third location. The bill removes previous production volume restrictions for wine-makers seeking a self-distribution exemption, which previously limited them to producing less than 25,000 gallons of wine annually. By eliminating these production volume caps, the bill provides more flexibility for smaller wine producers to distribute their products directly to retailers. The change is intended to support smaller wine-makers by giving them easier access to the marketplace and allowing them to develop customer bases without disrupting the existing three-tier distribution system. The bill also includes a licensing fee of $500 for the initial application and $1,000 for renewal for a wine-maker's third (and potentially fourth) location, ensuring that these expanded sales opportunities come with appropriate regulatory oversight and revenue generation.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3107&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104