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RI H8250

RI H8250
Establishes a specific statutory pathway for distillery manufacturers to receive a distillery off-premises event endorsement under a class P license.


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Introduced
03/06/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would establish a specific statutory pathway for distillery manufacturers to receive a distillery off-premises event endorsement under a class P license. This endorsement would authorize a licensed distillery to sell and serve distilled spirits manufactured by the licensee at designated events such as private celebrations, weddings, and corporate functions. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a specific legal process for distilleries to obtain an endorsement for their existing Class P license, which is a type of license for caterers. This new endorsement, called a "distillery off-premises event endorsement," will allow licensed distilleries to sell and serve their own manufactured distilled spirits at various events like weddings, corporate functions, festivals, and other approved temporary gatherings, potentially using a mobile bar or temporary structure. The bill also mandates that the Department of Business Regulation will create rules for this endorsement, covering aspects like event permits, insurance, server training, and local approvals, and clarifies that only spirits made by the distillery can be sold under this endorsement.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/25/2026)

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