SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 2605

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Title: An act relating to creating a special permit by a manufacturer of beer to hold a private event for the purpose of tasting and selling beer of its own production.

Brief Description: Creating a special permit by a manufacturer of beer to hold a private event for the purpose of tasting and selling beer of its own production.

Background: Wine manufacturers and licensed distilleries may apply to the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) for a special permit to taste and sell wine or spirits of their own production. The permit allows for the service and consumption at private, invitation-only gatherings held in a public place or business. The permit costs $10 and must be displayed during the event. The LCB may issue no more than 12 permits per year to each manufacturer.

The LCB is not authorized to issue a special permit to beer manufacturers to hold similar private events.

Summary of Bill: Beer manufacturers may apply to the LCB for a special permit to taste and sell beer of their own production. The permit allows for the service and consumption at private, invitation-only gatherings held in a public place or business. The permit costs $10 and must be displayed during the event. The LCB may issue no more than 12 permits per year to each beer manufacturer.