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AR SB411

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Increases the allowable alcoholic content in beer from 5% to 12% by weight across all relevant Arkansas Code sections

  • Expands the definition of "beer" to include all malt beverages with alcoholic content not exceeding 12% by weight, exempting these beverages from "malt liquor" classification

  • Sets the minimum container size for beer sold for off-premises consumption at 16 ounces

  • Updates references throughout Arkansas Code Title 3 regarding beer alcohol content limits, including definitions in sections covering wholesalers, tax rates, and local option elections

  • Maintains existing restrictions on beverages exceeding 12% alcohol content for beer and 5% for light wine in brewer and distributor premises

Legislative Description

To Amend The Definition Of "beer" To Change The Allowable Alcoholic Content And To Include Malt Beverages; And To Set The Minimum Container Size Of Beer To Be Sold For Off-premises Consumption.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

City, County & Local Affairs3/13/2023

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