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AR HB1822
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Logan Jett
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AI Summary
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Increases the allowable alcohol content in beer from 5% to 12% by weight throughout Arkansas Code, affecting definitions in multiple sections governing beer sales and regulation
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Includes malt beverages with up to 12% alcohol by weight within the definition of "beer" and exempts them from provisions treating them as "malt liquors"
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Sets minimum container sizes for off-premises alcohol sales at 50 milliliters for spirituous liquors, 50 milliliters for wine, and 16 ounces or less for beer
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Updates beer tax provisions to apply the $7.50 per 32-gallon barrel rate to beer with alcohol content of 12% or less by weight, and adjusts references to beer in wholesale and licensing provisions
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Modifies permit holder oaths and prohibited practices to allow beer up to 12% alcohol content while maintaining restrictions on other spirits exceeding 5% alcohol by weight
Legislative Description
To Amend The Definition Of "beer" To Change The Alcoholic Content And To Include Malt Beverages; And To Set The Minimum Container Size Of Certain Alcoholic Beverages To Be Sold For Off-premises Consumption.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
10/15/2021