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MA S2627

MA S2627
Expanding the sale of products by farmer breweries and distilleries


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Introduced
07/24/2018
In Committee
07/27/2018
Crossed Over
07/26/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

SENATE, July 24, 2018 - The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill expanding the sale of products by farmer breweries and distilleries (Senate, No. 2459),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2627).

AI Summary

This bill expands the ability of farmer breweries and distilleries to sell their products at indoor or outdoor agricultural events. It allows local licensing authorities to issue special licenses to these businesses to sell wine, malt beverages, and distilled spirits produced by or for the applicant in sealed containers for off-premises consumption, as long as the event is certified by the Department of Agricultural Resources as an agricultural event. The bill also outlines specific requirements for the special license, such as sample sizes, display of the license, and fees. Additionally, the bill allows these special licenses to be granted for a portion of premises already licensed under section 12, with certain conditions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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