Senate Bill No. 2321 Summary

• Increases special event permit days for microbrew pubs from 20 to 40 days per calendar year, allowing free samples, glass sales, and beer dispensing at designated events.

• Allows microbrew pubs to direct ship malt beverages manufactured on premises to individuals in the state for consumption.

• Increases special event permit days for brewer taprooms from 20 to 40 days per calendar year with similar privileges as microbrew pubs.

• Permits brewer taprooms to sell beer through contracts in addition to beer manufactured on premises and allows direct shipping to individuals in the state.

• Adds contract brewer provisions for both microbrew pubs and brewer taprooms, allowing contractee brewers to contract with contractor brewers under federal law while maintaining separate licensing and ownership.