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ME LD631

Bill

Status

Passed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Schmersal-Burgess

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Restricts still equipment to a maximum mash capacity of 15.5 gallons

  • Prohibits sale or offer for sale of any home-distilled spirits

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Veterans And Legal Affairs2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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