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ME LD631
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tammy Schmersal-Burgess
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AI Summary
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Legalizes home distillation of spirits in Maine for personal use, allowing owners to consume the product themselves or serve it to family members and guests on the premises
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Limits production to 24 proof gallons per adult (21+) residing at the home per calendar year, with a maximum household cap of 48 proof gallons annually
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Restricts still equipment to a maximum mash capacity of 15.5 gallons
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Prohibits sale or offer for sale of any home-distilled spirits
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Violations constitute a Class E crime; became law without the Governor's signature on June 15, 2025
Legislative Description
An Act to Allow a Home Distiller to Distill and Share Homemade Spirituous Liquor
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/2/2025