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OH HB391
Bill
Status
12/18/2013
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Ramos
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AI Summary
H.B. 391 Summary
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Increases the legal maximum alcohol content of beer in Ohio from 12% to 21% by volume, effective upon passage of the act.
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Prohibits the sale and distribution of beer exceeding 12% alcohol by volume until one year after the act's effective date, allowing a one-year transition period before high-alcohol beer can be sold in the state.
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Bans caffeine and other stimulants (including guarana, ginseng, and taurine) in beer containing more than 12% alcohol by volume, with an exception for incidental amounts from coffee, chocolate, or tea.
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Permits A-1 and A-1c permit holders (beer manufacturers) to manufacture beer up to 21% alcohol by volume immediately upon enactment, though sales remain restricted during the one-year transition period.
Legislative Description
To allow beer manufacturers to manufacture beer containing not more than 21% of alcohol by volume beginning on the effective date of this act, and, beginning one year after the effective date of this act, to allow the sale and distribution of beer containing not more than 21% of alcohol by volume in this state by increasing the legally permitted alcohol content of beer from 12% to 21% and to generally prohibit the inclusion of caffeine or other stimulants in beer containing more than 12% of alcohol by volume.
Beer-alcohol percentage-gradually increase/ no added stimulants if over 12%
Last Action
To Policy and Legislative Oversight
12/18/2013