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GA HB825

Bill

Status

Passed

4/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Penny Houston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Fruit growers licensed as Georgia farm wineries may obtain a license from the commissioner to manufacture distilled spirits and fortified wines for sale exclusively through a licensed and designated wholesaler
  • Farm wineries that also hold a distilled spirits manufacturing license are limited to no more than one tasting room, which must be located on the farm winery's licensed premises
  • "Licensed premises" is defined as the premises for which the farm winery license is issued or contiguous property owned by the winery
  • Sales of distilled spirits remain prohibited in municipalities, counties, or unincorporated areas where such sales are banned, and may only be sold to holders of importer's, broker's, or wholesaler's licenses
  • The Act becomes effective upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages; fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; permit

Last Action

Effective Date

4/15/2014

Full Bill Text

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