Bill > H408

This bill modifies the Massachusetts General Laws related to cider by increasing the allowable alcohol content from 6% to 8.5%. Specifically, the bill amends Section 1 of Chapter 138, which governs alcoholic beverage regulations, by replacing the existing language limiting cider to six percent alcohol by volume with a new provision allowing cider to contain up to 8.5% alcohol by volume. This change effectively expands the legal definition of cider and permits producers to create slightly stronger cider products that were previously not compliant with state law. The modification appears to be a straightforward update to existing alcohol regulations, potentially giving Massachusetts cider producers more flexibility in their product offerings and aligning with evolving consumer preferences in the craft beverage market.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H408