MA S2433

Bill

MA S2433

Authorizing the sale of farmer-distiller products at farmers’ markets.

Introduced
04/17/2018

In Committee
04/17/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the sale of farmer-distiller products at farmers’ markets,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2433).

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the sale of farmer-distiller products at farmers' markets. It amends Chapter 138 of the General Laws to allow local licensing authorities to issue special licenses to farmer-wineries and farmer-distilleries to sell their products in sealed containers for off-premise consumption at indoor or outdoor agricultural events. The bill also allows these licensees to provide free samples of their products to prospective customers at such events, with certain restrictions on the size and number of samples served.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Senate Ways and Means (on 04/17/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2433

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2433
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2433.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1484	Repealing the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H1608	Relative to exempting farmers’ markets from certain property taxes	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H1612	Relative to the refund of sales tax upon return of merchandise	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H185	Providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H209	Relative to the sale of alcohol on Sundays	Read and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S124	Authorizing the sale of farmer-distiller products at farmers’ markets	Accompanied a new draft, see S2433	Replaces

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