HB 2061 Summary

• Prohibits licensees and permittees authorized to sell low-point beer from allowing purchases using computer-assisted checkout systems.

• Requires low-point beer to be purchased directly from the licensee or permittee or their employee.

• Penalties for violation include immediate license/permit revocation after notice and hearing, plus fines up to $1,000 per violation.

• Revoked licensees are ineligible to reapply for at least 3 months, and wholesalers must repurchase any low-point beer inventory.

• Effective date: November 1, 2013.