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Approved by the Governor, L.B. 1236 would allow craft brewery licensees (up to 20,000 barrels/year production) to self-distribute up to 250 barrels per year to retail licenses in Nebraska if the licensee: (1) only self-distributes its beer in a territory …Read More
Advanced to final reading, L.B. 1236 would allow craft brewery licensees (up to 20,000 barrels/year production) to self-distribute up to 250 barrels per year to retail licenses in Nebraska if the licensee: (1) only self-distributes its beer in a territory …Read More
L.R. 337 proposes an interim study to examine laws relating to brand registration of alcoholic beverages of all types and varieties, and the submission of certificates of labeling approval as required by the federal government. Read More
L.B. 1236 would allow craft brewery licensees (up to 20,000 barrels/year production) to self-distribute up to 250 barrels per year to retail licenses in Nebraska if the licensee: (1) only self-distributes its beer in a territory in which the craft …Read More
Scheduled for committee hearing, L.B. 1239 would require franchise agreements between a manufacturer and wholesaler to be in writing and include, at a minimum: (1) the term in years and rights to termination or extension; (2) a list of the …Read More
L.B. 1235 provides for self-distribution by breweries producing less than five hundred barrels of beer in a calendar year. Read More
L.B. 1236 would allow craft brewery licensees (up to 20,000 barrels/year production) to self-distribute. Read More
L.B. 898 seeks to amend the definition of ready-to-drink cocktail by specifying that the container cannot exceed thirty-two ounces. Read More
L.B. 1239 would require franchise agreements between a manufacturer and wholesaler to be in writing and include, at a minimum: (1) the term in years and rights to termination or extension; (2) a list of the manufacturer’s brands for which …Read More
Approved by the Governor, L.B. 274, provides for a promotional farmers market special designated license, defines “ready-to-drink cocktail” and establishes a per gallon tax rate of ninety-five cents per gallon that is separate and lower than that for distilled spirits. 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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