CT SB00789

Redefines "cost" for retail alcohol sellers to mean the actual price paid per bottle to the wholesaler plus shipping and delivery charges, effective July 1, 2017.

Removes the previous "bottle price" calculation method that added fixed amounts (2-8 cents) based on bottle size to the per-unit case price.

Maintains the prohibition on retail permittees selling alcoholic liquor below their cost.

Allows retailers to sell one beer item or one non-beer alcoholic item per month below cost, provided the sale price is not less than 90% of their cost, with notice to the Department of Consumer Protection by the second day of the month.