CT SB00528

Exempts beer manufactured by a permittee in Connecticut and sold for consumption only on the permittee's premises from brand registration requirements with the Department of Consumer Protection.

Allows craft breweries to sell beer on their own premises without registering the brand name, trade name, or other distinctive characteristics that would normally be required for alcoholic liquor distribution.

Maintains existing registration requirements and fees ($15 for Connecticut manufacturers per brand) for all other alcoholic beverages and beer sold off-premises.

Effective date is July 1, 2017 and amends section 30-63(a) of the general statutes.

Purpose is to encourage expansion of the craft beer industry by reducing regulatory labeling and registration requirements for on-premises sales.