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Introduced
01/26/2017
01/26/2017
In Committee
02/14/2017
02/14/2017
Crossed Over
02/02/2017
02/02/2017
Passed
04/03/2017
04/03/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2017
05/08/2017
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to malt beverages, so as to provide for the limited sale of malt beverages at retail by manufacturers of malt beverages; to provide for a definition; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the state revenue commissioner; to provide for certain powers of the state revenue commissioner; to clarify that sales of malt beverages by brewpubs for consumption off the premises are governed by the local jurisdiction; to provide for remittance of local excise taxes by brewers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill provides a limited exception to the three-tier system for the distribution and sale of distilled spirits and malt beverages in Georgia. It allows manufacturers of distilled spirits and malt beverages to sell a limited amount of their products directly to consumers for on-premises and off-premises consumption. The bill also makes other changes related to the taxation and reporting requirements for these direct sales. The commissioner of the state revenue department is given the authority to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.
Sponsors (7)
John Albers (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Hunter Hill (R)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
Richard Jeffares (R)*,
P.K. Martin (R)*,
Howard Maxwell (R),
Last Action
Act 178 (on 05/08/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/169106.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/165285.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/164325.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/163932.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/163697.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20172018/sb/85 |
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