HB389 Summary

• Permits retail licensees and state liquor stores to conduct tastings of wine, beer, and distilled spirits with written approval from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

• Limits wine tastings to one ounce servings of no more than four products, beer tastings to one ounce servings of two products, and distilled spirit tastings to one-quarter ounce servings of two products per tasting event.

• Requires tastings to be conducted at no charge to consumers and only on licensed premises or within state liquor stores.

• Adds exception to existing law prohibiting consumption of alcoholic beverages on retail or state liquor store premises to specifically allow tastings as authorized by law.

• Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.