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OH HB37
Bill
Status
8/31/2016
Primary Sponsor
Michael Stinziano
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AI Summary
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Removes the 12% maximum alcohol content limit for beer, allowing production and sale of beer with any alcohol percentage.
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Establishes labeling requirements for beer containing more than 12% alcohol by volume to identify it as "high alcohol beer" with percentage clearly stated.
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Exempts beer and intoxicating liquor purchased from D permit holders from open container laws when consumed on premises of markets meeting specific criteria: at least 22,000 square feet indoor sales floor, leasing space to 50%+ food establishments, and hosting farmer's markets Saturdays April-December.
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Creates new section 4301.244 classifying beer as non-intoxicating liquor regardless of alcohol content for purposes of Ohio Revised Code.
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Modifies open container law exceptions to allow possession of opened beer or intoxicating liquor at qualifying market events with F-8 permits when purchased from adjacent D permit premises.
Legislative Description
Allows open containers at certain markets
Liquor Control
Last Action
Effective 8/31/16
8/31/2016