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Passing committee, H.B. 1160 would allow the donation of beer to a charitable, religious, or educational organization for the sole purpose of being auctioned by the organization or institution for fund-raising purposes. Read More
H.B. 1160 would allow the donation of beer to a charitable, religious, or educational organization for the sole purpose of being auctioned by the organization or institution for fund-raising purposes. Read More
House Bill 680 would allow homebrewed beer on licensed microbrewery premises, limited to no more than three times per year for any homebrewer unless the microbrewery premises is designated the primary meeting location for a homebrewing association by the organization’s …Read More
S.B. 573 would allow charitable donations of beer from manufacturers. Read More
Passing the House, H.B. 1489, among several provisions, would allow the donation of beer in the original package to a charitable or religious organization or to an educational institution for the sole purpose of being auctioned by the organization or …Read More
House Bill 2669 seeks to allow any person or establishment currently licensed in this state or any other state as an alcohol manufacturer to apply for an alcoholic beverage direct shipper license which allows a manufacturer to ship all types …Read More
Prefiled House Bill 2070 seeks to add licensed microbrewery premises to those locations where homebrew competitions, events, etc. may be held. Also adds requirement for liability insurance for the hosts of such events. Read More
Signed by the Governor for action, Senate Bill 126, among multiple provisions, would add the definition of “nonrefrigeration dispensing accessories” (which includes beer and gas hoses, faucets, taps, and other accessories necessary to preserve and serve intoxicating liquor that are …Read More
Before the Governor for action, Senate Bill 126, among multiple provisions, would add the definition of “nonrefrigeration dispensing accessories” (which includes beer and gas hoses, faucets, taps, and other accessories necessary to preserve and serve intoxicating liquor that are not …Read More
Clearing initial Senate committee consideration, House Bill 533 has been amended to provide that the replacement of allowable manufacturer/wholesaler supplied permanent point of-sale advertising materials to retailers that are damaged and non-functioning shall not apply toward the current maximum of …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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