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ME LD1033
Bill
Status
Passed
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Shagoury
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AI Summary
- Creates a new permit system for liquor judging competition events where judges evaluate malt liquor, wine, hard cider, or spirits to determine winners
- Permit fee is $20, with applications due at least 15 calendar days before the event; eligible applicants may obtain up to 10 permits per calendar year
- Events must be closed to the public, prohibit minors, and restrict tasting to judges and stewards only; no sales of liquor permitted at events
- Allows homemade beer, wine, and hard cider (but not homemade spirits) to be transported from the maker's home to enter in permitted competitions
- Violations related to homemade liquor provisions (such as selling or adding spirits) constitute a Class E crime
Legislative Description
An Act to Regulate Alcoholic Beverage Competitions
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/2/2025
Committee Referrals
Veterans And Legal Affairs3/12/2025
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