Bill > HB170

This bill amends Delaware's microbrewery licensing regulations to provide more flexibility for business owners. Currently, a microbrewery business could own 1 microbrewery and up to 2 brewpubs (restaurants that also brew beer). The proposed legislation would allow microbrewery owners to choose between two alternative license configurations while maintaining a total of 3 licenses: they can either operate 2 brewpubs and 1 microbrewery, or 1 brewpub and 2 microbreweries, all under common ownership. The bill specifically modifies Section 512C of Title 4 of the Delaware Code to permit these expanded licensing options, giving microbrewery owners more strategic choices in how they structure their beverage production and sales businesses. This change provides additional operational flexibility for small brewery entrepreneurs, potentially supporting business growth and diversification within Delaware's craft brewing industry.

Business and Industry

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142295