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DE HB372

Bill

Status

Passed

8/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Charles Paradee

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Excludes powdered alcoholic beverages from the definition of "alcoholic liquor" in Delaware Code Title 4, making them illegal to manufacture, distribute, sell, or possess.

  • Defines "powdered alcoholic beverage" as powders or crystals that, when mixed with sugar, water, or other nonalcoholic materials, ferment or become wine, beer, or other alcoholic beverages.

  • Creates a new criminal offense for manufacturing, distributing, selling, offering for sale, possessing, purchasing, or using a powdered alcoholic beverage.

  • Imposes a fine of not more than $100 and potential imprisonment of 30 days for violation of the powdered alcohol prohibition, with jurisdiction in justices of the peace courts.

  • Aligns Delaware with 36 other states that have banned powdered alcohol, citing public health concerns about binge drinking and overconsumption.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concentrated Alcoholic Beverage.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce4/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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