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CA SB620

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/31/2022

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Allen

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the daily on-premises sales limit for licensed craft distillers from 2.25 liters to 4.5 liters of prepackaged spirits per consumer.

  • Authorizes craft distillers licensed in California and distilled spirits producers/craft distillers licensed in other states to obtain a distilled spirits direct shipper permit to sell and ship up to 54 liters per consumer per calendar year directly to California residents 21 years or older for personal use.

  • Requires distilled spirits direct shippers to obtain a seller's permit, use common carriers for delivery requiring adult signature, maintain detailed shipping records for three years, and pay applicable sales and excise taxes.

  • Prohibits unlicensed direct shipment of distilled spirits to California consumers and makes knowingly participating in such shipments a misdemeanor.

  • Removes provisions authorizing beer direct shipper permits that were in earlier versions of the bill.

Legislative Description

Craft distillers: delivery: direct shipper permits.

Last Action

June 29 hearing postponed by committee.

6/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization4/28/2022
Appropriations1/11/2022
Governmental Organization3/3/2021
Rules2/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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