HB 1219 Summary

• Allows craft distilleries to hold multiple vendor licenses and transfer distilled spirits between licensed premises; reduces craft distillery production threshold from 250,000 to 75,000 gallons annually.

• Permits dogs and cats in designated areas of licensed alcohol vendors' premises with specific conditions including leash requirements, food preparation area restrictions, and liability provisions.

• Increases malt beverage container limits to 32 ounces and authorizes cider to be packaged in growlers of 32, 64, or 128 ounces when filled at point of sale.

• Modifies tied house evil restrictions by creating exemptions for merchandise sales negotiated at fair market value and establishing civil penalties (up to $25,000 for first violation, $100,000 for second) for violations.

• Effective date: July 1, 2019.