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AR SB592
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Bill Sample
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AI Summary
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Increases the allowable alcoholic content in beer from 5% to 12% by weight across all relevant Arkansas Code sections.
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Includes malt beverages with up to 12% alcohol by weight within the definition of "beer" and exempts them from malt liquor provisions.
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Sets minimum container sizes for off-premises consumption: 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 to beer with alcoholic content of 12% or less by weight at the existing rate of $7.50 per 32-gallon barrel.
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Modifies permit requirements and prohibited practices to allow brewers and distributors to possess beer up to 12% alcohol by weight while maintaining restrictions on higher-alcohol distilled spirits.
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 on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021