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DE SB180
Bill
Status
6/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
William Carson
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AI Summary
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Creates new craft distillery license under Delaware law allowing manufacturers to produce and sell spirits up to 750,000 proof gallons annually per establishment.
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Permits craft distillery licensees to manufacture spirits for other licensed persons, sell by bottle or glass for on-premises and off-premises consumption (limited to 1 case per retail customer per day), and sell food, souvenirs, and educational materials on premises.
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Allows craft distillery licensees to own or operate affiliated microbreweries, farm wineries, and brewery pubs within Delaware, but prohibits ownership of other manufacturers or importers of alcoholic liquor.
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Exempts craft distillery licensees from distance requirements for establishment locations and allows Sunday sales during hours permitted for spirits store sales, while remaining closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
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Sets biennial craft distillery license fee at $1,500 and modifies tax provisions to clarify application to manufacturers selling to customers in Delaware.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
6/5/2012