S.F. No. 31 Summary

• Increases maximum alcohol content for cider from 7 percent to 8.5 percent by volume, with tax rate of $0.15 per gallon (effective after December 31, 2021).

• Modifies wine tax rates by increasing thresholds from 14 percent to 16 percent alcohol for the lowest tax bracket and adjusts corresponding rates for higher alcohol content wines (effective after December 31, 2021).

• Increases microdistillery off-sale limit from one 375 milliliter bottle to up to 1.5 liters per customer per day of spirits manufactured on-site.

• Authorizes bars and restaurants with qualifying licenses to offer limited off-sale of malt liquor, hard seltzer, cider, wine, and cocktails with prepared food takeout orders without additional licensing.

• Allows wineries and brewpubs to own interests in wholesalers selling only their own products and permits exclusive liquor stores to refill growlers at customer request.