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NC H782

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/10/2013

Primary Sponsor

Edgar Starnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new definition of "fortified malt beverage" to state law, defined as beverages containing 9-15% alcohol by volume that use non-traditional manufacturing processes and contain added flavoring or alcohol ingredients requiring federal formula approval.

  • Requires fortified malt beverages to be sold exclusively through ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) stores operated by local boards, matching the restrictions applied to spirituous liquor.

  • Mandates that the sale price of fortified malt beverages include the beer tax imposed under G.S. 105-113.80(a) plus applicable state and local sales taxes.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Fortified Malt Beverages Act

Last Action

Re-ref Com On Commerce and Job Development Subcommittee on Alcoholic Beverage Control

5/1/2013

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Job Development Subcommittee on Alcoholic Beverage Control)5/1/2013
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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