SB 386 Summary

• Bans the purchase, possession, and sale of powdered alcohol, with fines of $100-$500 for possession violations and $250-$1,000 for sales violations, effective October 1, 2015.

• Changes bowling establishment alcohol sales start time from 2 p.m. to 11 a.m., effective July 1, 2015.

• Allows persons age 16 and older (previously 18) to work in alcoholic liquor establishments, with a prohibition on persons under 18 serving or selling alcohol.

• Permits small manufacturers producing less than 25,000 gallons annually to sell sealed bottles at retail from their premises (limited to 1.5 liters per consumer per day), and increases tasting sample size from 0.5 ounces to 2 ounces per patron per day.

• Creates farmers' market beer sales permits for brewers and brew pubs to sell sealed beer at up to three farmers' market locations annually for $250 annually plus $100 filing fee, and requires all alcohol permit holders to provide free potable water or sell nonalcoholic beverages on premises.