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ID H0412

Bill

Status

Passed

3/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Agricultural Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "Idaho grape product" definition to include juices, raisins, wines, and other grape by-products produced in Idaho and grapes grown in Idaho for these purposes.

  • Expands commission powers to host, sponsor, or participate in activities and events dispensing or serving Idaho grape products to retailers, distributors, importers, evaluators, judges, and members of the public, with authority to charge admission fees.

  • Authorizes commission to solicit and receive donations of Idaho grape products, purchase Idaho grape products for promotion, and donate products to activities, events, trade groups, and charitable purposes.

  • Exempts commission activities from state licensing, permit, and registration requirements, including the authority to dispense or serve wine samples on unlicensed premises without obtaining wine sale licenses.

  • Restricts commission from receiving payment for Idaho grape products served or dispensed, limits wine service to authorized commission members and employees of legal drinking age, and prohibits unauthorized individuals from serving products unless otherwise authorized by law.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law relating to the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission to revise the powers and duties of the commission; and to provide for powers associated with the promotion of Idaho grape products.

GRAPE GROWERS

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 30 Effective: 07/01/12

3/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Agricultural Affairs1/26/2012

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