FINAL BILL REPORT

                            SB 6367

                           C 63 L 94

                      SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

Brief Description:  Regulating microbreweries.

SPONSORS: Senators Moore and Newhouse

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR & COMMERCE

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & LABOR

BACKGROUND:

Currently, wine manufacturers are allowed to advertise, pour, or dispense their wine at wine tasting or judging events but beer manufacturers are not.

Special occasion licensees are currently allowed to purchase beer or wine from a wholesaler to be served at their events.  They are not allowed to purchase beer or wine from a licensed retailer.

SUMMARY:

Beer manufacturers are allowed to advertise, pour or dispense their beer at beer tasting or judging events.

Special occasion licensees may purchase beer or wine from a licensed beer or wine retailer or a licensed beer or wine wholesaler.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

Senate    48   0

House     96   0

EFFECTIVE:June 9, 1994