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OK SB424

Bill

Status

Passed

6/6/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brian Crain

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law to authorize breweries to sell beer produced by the licensee directly to consumers age 21 or older on the brewery premises.

  • Limits brewery on-premises sales to a maximum of 12 fluid ounces of beer per visitor per day, with samples and sales only distributed between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

  • Requires breweries to designate a specific sampling area on licensed premises with a current floor plan filed with the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission; prohibits visitors under 21 from entering this area during sample distribution or consumption.

  • Clarifies that brewery on-premises samples and sales are not considered "sales" under Oklahoma Constitution Article XXVIII or Section 506, but are subject to excise tax reporting requirements under Section 542.

  • Passed the Senate on May 23, 2016 and the House on May 26, 2016.

Legislative Description

Intoxicating liquors; allowing sale of beer to consumer on premises of brewery.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/06/2016

6/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Controlled Substances3/11/2015
Business and Commerce2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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