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DE HB372
Bill
Status
8/10/2018
Primary Sponsor
Charles Paradee
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AI Summary
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Excludes powdered alcoholic beverages from the definition of "alcoholic liquor" in Delaware Code Title 4, making them illegal to manufacture, distribute, sell, or possess.
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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.
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Creates a new criminal offense for manufacturing, distributing, selling, offering for sale, possessing, purchasing, or using a powdered alcoholic beverage.
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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.
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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