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OH HB509

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2018

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Hambley

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

HB 509 Summary

  • Creates the F-11 liquor permit to authorize brewers (S permit holders producing ≤31 million gallons annually or A-1c permit holders) to sell beer tasting samples and sealed containers at farmers markets

  • Establishes the "Ohio Proud Craft Beer" promotional program administered by the Department of Agriculture's Division of Markets to promote Ohio-produced agricultural goods grown for inclusion in beer or cider through logotypes and certification

  • Limits F-11 permit holders to selling tasting samples not exceeding one ounce per person, one sample per variety, and maximum five beer varieties per day, with no more than 216 ounces per household for off-premises consumption

  • Allows F-11 permits to be issued for nine months at $100 fee and permits F-11 and F-10 (wine) permits to operate concurrently at the same farmers market location

  • Amends open container laws to allow beer tasting samples served by brewers at farmers markets with F-11 permits to be consumed on premises, adding this as an exception to existing possession restrictions

Legislative Description

Sell beer at farmers markets/create Ohio Proud Craft Beer Program

Agriculture

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Government Accountability and Oversight

2/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Government Accountability and Oversight2/20/2018

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