Concerning sales by craft and general licensed distilleries of spirits for off-premise consumption and spirits samples for on-premise consumption.
Summary
Increases the annual spirits production limit for craft distillers from 60,000 gallons to 150,000 gallons.
Eliminates the 3 liter per day per person limit on the sale of spirits by a craft distiller for off-premises consumption.
Authorizes a craft distillery to charge customers a fee for spirits samples of 0.5 ounce or less served to them on premises.
Authorizes any licensed distillery to: sell spirits of its own production for consumption off the premises; contract with, and sell spirits to, other licensed distillers and manufacturers; and provide for free, or for a charge, spirits samples of 0.5 ounce or less to customers on the premises, subject to a daily maximum of 2 ounces per person per day.
Requires a distillery that sells spirits for off-premises consumption to comply with all laws and regulations applicable to liquor retailers.
From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6226), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
AN ACT Relating to sales by craft and general licensed distilleries of spirits for off-premise consumption and spirits samples for on- premise consumption;