Bill > S2513

This bill allows local licensing authorities to issue special licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages, specifically wine, malt beverages, and distilled spirits, produced by authorized farmer-wineries, farmer-breweries, or farmer-distilleries at indoor or outdoor agricultural events, provided these beverages are sold in sealed containers for consumption off-premises. These sales must be conducted by the licensee or their representatives to individuals aged 21 or older, and licensees can offer free samples, with specific limits on sample size and quantity per customer, all of which must be consumed on-site under supervision. To qualify as an "agricultural event," the event must be certified by the department of agricultural resources, which will consider factors like its focus on local agricultural products, frequency, number of vendors, and management. The special license will be specific to the premises and dates of the event, with a fee not exceeding $50, and will be nontransferable. The bill also outlines conditions for issuing these special licenses for portions of premises already licensed for alcoholic beverage sales, ensuring clear separation and sole liability for the special licensee.