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AR HB1872
Bill
Status
Failed
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Charlene Fite
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 3-5-904(a) to modify eligibility requirements for small farm wineries to receive incentive grants
- Requires eligible wineries to have been actively involved in wine sales as an Arkansas-bonded winery for five years OR hold a federal license AND have been licensed by Arkansas as of January 1, 2016
- Establishes eligibility criteria including cultivation of two or more acres of marketable grapes, production of minimum 800 gallons of wine annually on premises, and receipt of certification from the Arkansas Wine Producers Council
- Limits each winery or wine production facility to only one grant payment under the program
- Restricts multiple wineries sharing production facilities, operating under alternating proprietorships, or utilizing custom crush arrangements to receive only one combined grant payment
Legislative Description
To Create The Equalize Arkansas Native Wine Grants Act.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2017
Committee Referrals
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/28/2017
Full Bill Text
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