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IN HB1079
Bill
Status
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ethan Manning
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AI Summary
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Creates a direct beer seller's permit allowing brewers producing 90,000 barrels or less annually to ship up to 30,000 barrels directly to consumers, with a $150 annual permit fee and limit of 27 gallons per consumer per year
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Establishes third party delivery service permits ($50,000 initial fee, $5,000 biennial renewal) and delivery driver permits ($100 fee, 3-year term) enabling retailers, dealers, and craft manufacturers to use services like DoorDash to deliver alcohol to customers' homes or offices
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Allows liquor retailers and catering halls to purchase alcoholic beverages from package liquor stores, beer wholesalers to extend credit to retailers, and wine wholesalers to offer "channel pricing" for on-premises consumption sales
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Authorizes retailers to operate points-based rewards programs offering discounts on alcoholic beverages and permits the commission to issue beer and wine dealer permits not subject to existing quotas ($50,000 initial fee)
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Prohibits distribution or sale of low THC hemp extract to persons under 21 years of age, with graduated civil penalties ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 and potential retail merchant certificate suspension or revocation for repeat violations
Legislative Description
Alcoholic beverages and THC hemp extract.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
1/5/2026