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GA SB286
Bill
Status
Passed
4/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jack Murphy
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AI Summary
- Raises the maximum alcohol by volume threshold for wine, fortified wine, and dessert wine from 21% to 24%, aligning Georgia law with federal standards
- Increases the alcohol by volume ceiling that distinguishes distilled spirits from wine/fortified wine from 21% to 24%
- Authorizes wineries to purchase distilled spirits directly from distilled spirits manufacturers for the sole purpose of blending with their wine to produce fortified wine
- Clarifies that a vintner blending wine with distilled spirits to produce fortified wine shall not be classified as a manufacturer of distilled spirits
- Exempts winery purchases of distilled spirits for fortified wine production from the contraband provisions that otherwise prohibit acquiring wine from sources other than authorized wholesale dealers
Legislative Description
Alcoholic Beverages; change the maximum percent by volume of wine; change definitions; authorize wineries to buy and use certain products
Last Action
Effective Date
4/21/2014
Full Bill Text
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