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CA AB1617
Bill
Status
5/5/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mark Stone
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AI Summary
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Requires any wine bottled on or after January 1, 2024, labeled with an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located entirely within the Santa Cruz Mountains to display "Santa Cruz Mountains" on the label.
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Specifies type size requirements of at least 2 millimeters for containers larger than 187 milliliters, or at least 1 millimeter for containers of 187 milliliters or less.
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Exempts wines already labeled with an AVA appellation that includes the term "Santa Cruz Mountains" in its name from these additional labeling requirements.
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Authorizes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to suspend or revoke licenses for violations, but exempts violators from civil or criminal penalties.
Legislative Description
Wine label requirements: Santa Cruz Mountains.
Last Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
6/1/2022