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GA HB1466

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Ridley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia brewers may operate up to two satellite tasting rooms at separate locations under common ownership with their main brewing facility, allowing retail sales of malt beverages to individuals for personal consumption

  • Satellite tasting rooms are exempt from the transfer limitation that normally restricts how much beer a brewer can move between licensed premises; transfers must still be reported quarterly to the department

  • Sales for off-premises consumption remain capped at 288 ounces per individual per day, and total annual retail sales across all brewer locations cannot exceed 6,000 barrels

  • Satellite tasting rooms may also obtain a separate retail license for on-premises consumption and purchase alcoholic beverages from licensed wholesalers, manufacturers, and importers

  • Effective July 1, 2026 for all purposes except rulemaking, which takes effect upon the Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages; satellite tasting rooms operated by brewers; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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