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Signed into law, Senate Bill 1248 would make it unlawful for a supplier to coerce or attempt to coerce a wholesaler to accept delivery of beer or any other commodity that has not been ordered by the wholesaler or for …Read More
Amended in the House prior to passage and now under Senate consideration, House Bill 2627 defines “ready-to-drink spirits products” as distilled spirits mixed with other beverages that may contain flavoring or coloring materials and other ingredients, that do not exceed …Read More
Passing both legislative chambers, Senate Bill 1248 would make it unlawful for a supplier to coerce or attempt to coerce a wholesaler to accept delivery of beer or any other commodity that has not been ordered by the wholesaler or …Read More
Referred to committee, House Bill 2627 defines “ready-to-drink spirits products” as distilled spirits mixed with other beverages that may contain flavoring or coloring materials and other ingredients, that do not exceed twelve percent alcohol by volume and that are sold …Read More
Passing the Senate with amendments, Senate Bill 1248 would make it unlawful for a supplier to coerce or attempt to coerce a wholesaler to accept delivery of beer or any other commodity that has not been ordered by the wholesaler …Read More
House Bill 2627 defines “ready-to-drink spirits products” as distilled spirits mixed with other beverages that may contain flavoring or coloring materials and other ingredients, that do not exceed twelve percent alcohol by volume and that are sold in the manufacturer’s …Read More
Senate Bill 1248 would make it unlawful for a supplier to coerce or attempt to coerce a wholesaler to accept delivery of beer or any other commodity that has not been ordered by the wholesaler or for which the order …Read More
Signed by the Governor, House Bill 2305 provides for grouping two or more spirituous liquor producer, craft distiller or microbrewery licenses at one location under a plan of alternating proprietorships. Read More
Now under Senate consideration, H.B. 2753 would allow a microbrewery licensee to hold a craft distiller license. Read More
Signed into law, House Bill 2844, among several provisions, alters the definition of beer to include: 1) beverages obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of rice, bran, grain, glucose, sugar or molasses, including certain adjuncts in fermentation; and 2) beer aged …Read More
Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
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