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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 61-6-1140, Relating To Tastings And Retail Sales On Licensed Premises, So As To Modify The Time During Which Tastings And Retail Sales Can Occur.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the existing South Carolina law regarding tastings and retail sales at licensed micro-distilleries and manufacturers, specifically by changing the permitted hours for these activities. Previously, tastings and sales could occur between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays. This bill extends the tasting hours to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, while keeping the Sunday hours the same, and maintains the retail sales hours as previously defined. The bill also clarifies that micro-distilleries and manufacturers can charge for tours of their on-site premises, with the cost of the tour being tied to the amount of alcohol dispensed for tasting, and sets limits on the total amount of alcohol an individual can consume in a day and prohibits charging for tastings themselves.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Bill Herbkersman (R)*,
Lucas Atkinson (D),
Beth Bernstein (D),
Shannon Erickson (R),
Val Guest (R),
Weston Newton (R),
Heath Sessions (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Leon Stavrinakis (D),
Last Action
House Judiciary General Laws Subcommittee on 3857, 4001, 5017 (13:30:00 2/10/2026 Blatt Room 516) (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5017&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5017_20260127.htm |
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