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GA SB86

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Anavitarte

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retail dealers may offer discounts (premiums, coupons, or rebates) on alcoholic beverages sold for off-premises consumption, provided discounts apply to all locations owned by the same dealer and are not brand-specific

  • All discount costs including printing, advertising, and redemption must be paid solely by the retail dealer, with no direct or indirect funding from manufacturer promotions

  • Discounts cannot reduce the sale price below the dealer's cost, defined as wholesale price plus local excise tax

  • Retail package liquor stores may conduct up to 104 tasting events per calendar year, increased from the previous limit of 52 events

  • Effective upon Governor's approval or upon becoming law without approval

Legislative Description

Alcoholic Beverages; retail dealers to offer discounts to consumers through premiums, coupons, or rebates on alcoholic beverages purchased for consumption off the premises; authorize

Last Action

Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries and Utilities2/4/2025

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