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OK SB659

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Clark Jolley

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies the definition of "Oklahoma winemaker" to require wine fermented product be exclusively grown in Oklahoma, replacing previous allowance for imported grapes and other fruits.

  • Authorizes winemakers to serve limited wine samples to visitors (maximum 2 samples per person per day, 5 ounces per serving) and at festivals/trade shows (maximum 2 samples per person per day, 1 ounce per serving).

  • Restricts winemakers to selling and serving wine only during hours when package stores are permitted to sell alcoholic beverages.

  • Requires winemakers to obtain all necessary local, county, and state food and beverage inspections and permits before serving samples for on-premise consumption.

  • Establishes specific requirements for festivals and trade shows (maximum 10 calendar days per year, open to all licensed Oklahoma winemakers, nonprofit or government sponsorship, 30-day advance notice to ABLE Commission).

Legislative Description

Winemakers; modifying definition of Oklahoma winemaker; limiting samples. Effective date. Emergency.

Intoxicating Liquors

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Business and Commerce

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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