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This bill, known as the "Craft Beer and Local Economy Revitalization Act," introduces several significant changes to Georgia's alcoholic beverage regulations, primarily focused on supporting small brewers and expanding their operational flexibility. The bill defines a "small brewer" as a brewer or brewpub whose sales to a wholesaler do not exceed 15 percent of the wholesaler's total sales in the previous calendar year, and allows these small brewers to directly donate malt beverages to charitable events under specific conditions, such as limiting the donation to the event's necessary amount and requiring unused beverages to be returned within 24 hours. The legislation removes previous restrictions on beer sales, eliminating the daily 288-ounce limit for off-premises consumption and allowing small brewers to sell up to 3,000 barrels annually at wholesale to retailers within a 100-mile radius. Additionally, the bill permits brewers to sell malt beverages directly to individuals on their licensed premises, sell to other licensed brewers, and simplifies tax reporting requirements for donated beverages. These changes are designed to provide more economic opportunities for small breweries and increase their ability to participate in local community events and markets.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70062