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GA HB737

Bill

Status

Passed

4/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Brett Harrell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Code Section 3-3-24.1, which defined "business establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages" and associated misdemeanor penalties
  • Allows home-brewed malt beverages to be transported to unlicensed locations (not just home-brew special events), limited to no more than 128 ounces at one time, in securely sealed and labeled containers
  • Retains existing home-brew production limits of 100 gallons per year for single-adult households and 200 gallons per year for households with two or more adults of legal drinking age, with a 50-gallon cap per 90-day period
  • Requires local governing authorities that wish to allow home-brew special events (contests, tastings, judgings) to adopt a resolution or ordinance providing for permit issuance; permits cost $50 and cover up to six events per calendar year
  • Prohibits home-brew special events from being held at any location licensed under the alcoholic beverages title and prohibits home-brewed malt beverages from being sold, offered for sale, or made available for consumption by the general public

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages; malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; allow

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2014

Full Bill Text

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