HB46 Summary

• Permits on-premises retail alcohol licensees to produce, store, and sell infused products made by combining distilled spirits with nonalcoholic food items (spices, herbs, fruits, vegetables, candy) for on-site consumption only.

• Requires written notification to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and limits infusion containers to a maximum of 5 gallons.

• Mandates comprehensive labeling of infused batches including alcohol content statement, recipe title, preparer name, production date, expiration date, spirit brand/type, amount used, and complete ingredient list.

• Establishes that infusions must comply with state and federal food safety regulations, be disposed of within 22 days, and prohibits added stimulants (caffeine, guarana, ginseng, taurine, marijuana), removal from premises, or use of original liquor bottles.

• Amends existing law to clarify that retail licensees may mix ingredients for cocktails or make infusions in accordance with the new infusion statute, while maintaining all other alcoholic beverage regulations and penalties.