SB337 Summary

• Creates a new Hospitality Management Program license issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for public universities with hospitality-related degree programs (Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Culinary Sciences, etc.).

• Authorizes licensees to operate distilleries, wineries, breweries, or brewpubs on university premises; conduct classes and seminars; and sell liquor, wine, and beer for on-premises and off-premises consumption daily, including Sundays.

• Limits beer production to fewer than 60,000 barrels per year and off-premises beer sales to 864 ounces per customer per day.

• Requires licensee to maintain Responsible Vendor Program training records and post warning signs prohibiting sales to patrons under 21 years of age.

• Sets annual license fee at $1,000 and applies existing state privilege and excise taxes on all alcoholic beverages manufactured and sold under the license; takes effect immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.