SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6008

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

As of January 16, 2018

Title: An act relating to the sale of cider and wine by a microbrewery.

Brief Description: Concerning the sale of cider and wine by a microbrewery.

Sponsors: Senators Takko, Hunt and Mullet.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Labor & Commerce:

Brief Summary of Bill

Authorizes microbreweries to sell wine from its premises for on-premises consumption.
Provides that microbreweries may sell cider produced by any winery, not just cider that was produced in Washington.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR & COMMERCE

Staff: Richard Rodger (786-7461)

Background: A microbrewery license authorizes production of up to 60,000 barrels of malt liquor, including strong beer, per year. Microbreweries are permitted to sell from its premises, for on-premises or off-premises consumption: (1) beer of its own production; (2) beer produced by another microbrewery, provided that the other brewery's beers do not constitute more than 25 percent of the on-tap offerings; and (3) cider produced by a domestic winery.

Summary of Bill: A licensed microbrewery is authorized to sell wine from its premises for on-premises consumption. Microbreweries may sell of any cider produced by any winery, for on-premises or off-premises consumption, not just cider that was produced in Washington State.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Creates Committee/Commission/Task Force that includes Legislative members: No.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.