HB5061 Summary

• Creates a new "winery special use license" classification allowing first-class or second-class wine-makers and wine-manufacturers to transfer wine inventory from their licensed premises to other specified locations for retail sales.

• Winery special use license permits sales only at premises, dates, and times specified in the local liquor authority license and is valid for up to 12 months with annual renewal eligibility.

• Licensee must provide proof of dram shop liability insurance at maximum limits and obtain local authority approval for each use of the license.

• License restricts licensees to selling only their own manufactured wine and sets the annual licensing fee at $100.