HB327 Summary

• Prohibits obscuring, removing, or rendering illegible any information on beverage labels, packages, or containers related to production information, best before dates, or other disclosures.

• Prohibits storing, transporting, holding for sale, or selling any beverage product bearing labels that have been obscured, removed, or rendered illegible.

• Exempts alterations made by or at the direction of trademark owners or authorized manufacturers, alcoholic beverages as defined in Section 28-3-1, and nonprofit or non-commercial fund-raising organizations.

• Establishes penalties of up to $500 fine or six months imprisonment for violations; increases to $5,000 fine or six months imprisonment for violations involving 200 or more beverage units.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.