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IN SB0297
Bill
AI Summary
Senate Enrolled Act No. 297 Summary
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Increases the barrel manufacturing threshold for small brewers from 30,000 to 90,000 barrels per calendar year for sale or distribution within Indiana, effective July 1, 2015.
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Allows brewers holding multiple permits to aggregate barrel production across all their Indiana breweries, with a combined limit of 90,000 barrels annually.
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Caps direct sales to retailers and dealers at 30,000 barrels per calendar year, regardless of total production capacity.
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Establishes differential permit fees: $500 annually for brewers manufacturing not more than 90,000 barrels, and $2,000 annually for larger producers.
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Permits small brewers to own restaurant operations, hold retail permits, provide complimentary samples, and sell beer for carryout and on-premises consumption under specified conditions.
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Allows artisan distillers to hold interests in small brewer permits and authorizes small breweries as tourist attractions eligible for highway signage.
Legislative Description
Small brewer barrel limits. Changes the number of barrels of beer that a small brewer may manufacture in a calendar year for sale or distribution within Indiana from 30,000 to 90,000. Provides that the barrel limits apply to the aggregate number of barrels of beer that the small brewer manufactures at all the small brewer's breweries. Prohibits a small brewer from selling and delivering more than a total of 30,000 barrels of beer in a calendar year directly to a person holding an alcoholic beverage retailer or dealer permit. Makes conforming changes to brewery and brewer permit provisions. Makes a
Last Action
Public Law 79
4/29/2015