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NC H904

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jason Saine

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "low alcohol beverage cooler" as a drink containing 0.5% to 9.5% alcohol by volume, consisting of spirituous liquor mixed with nonalcoholic beverages, flavoring, coloring, water, fruit juices, or similar products.

  • Requires low alcohol beverage coolers to be sold only in packages of 4 to 12 single-serve containers with each container no more than 16 ounces in size.

  • Treats low alcohol beverage coolers as fortified wine for purposes of alcohol purchase limits and regulations.

  • Excludes low alcohol beverage coolers from homemaking provisions that allow individuals to make and possess wines and malt beverages for personal use.

  • Authorizes distillery permit holders to manufacture and sell low alcohol beverage coolers at wholesale and retail; becomes effective October 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Allow Sale of Low Alcohol Beverage Coolers

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/11/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/11/2021

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