MS SB2839

Increases wine sample limit from 1.25 ounces to 2 ounces per person, with cumulative total increased from 5 ounces to 8 ounces per event.

Increases distilled spirit sample limit from 0.25 ounces to 1 ounce per person, with cumulative total increased from 1 ounce to 4 ounces per event.

Prohibits samples from being provided to visibly intoxicated persons and allows third-party vendors (in addition to employees) to serve, pour, and present products at tasting events.

Restricts advertising of tasting events to on-site communications, direct mail, electronic mail, and the package retailer's website only.

Increases the number of tasting or sampling events a package retailer may conduct from one to two events per three-month period.