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GA SB456

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Bearden

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "small brewer" as a brewer or brewpub whose sales to their wholesaler do not exceed 15% of that wholesaler's total sales in the prior calendar year

  • Removes the 288-ounce daily maximum limit on malt beverage sales per individual for off-premises consumption at breweries

  • Authorizes small brewers to sell up to 1,000 barrels of malt beverages per year at wholesale directly to licensed retailers located within the same county as the brewery

  • Permits brewers and brewpubs to sell, deliver, ship, and receive malt beverages to and from other licensed brewers and brewpubs

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026 for all provisions except rule-making authority, which becomes effective upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Alcoholic Beverages; regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries and Utilities2/4/2026

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