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DE SB180

Bill

Status

Passed

6/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new craft distillery license under Delaware law allowing manufacturers to produce and sell spirits up to 750,000 proof gallons annually per establishment.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce4/5/2012
Judiciary3/22/2012

Full Bill Text

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