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ME LD1033

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Shagoury

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

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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