SB 17-253

Senate Bill 17-253, which has been signed into law, allows breweries that are licensed as wholesalers to open up to three additional sales rooms in addition to their main premises. This means they can sell and serve their products at these new locations. The bill also sets a time limit for local authorities to respond to applications for temporary sales rooms, ensuring quicker processing for breweries looking to operate them for up to 3 days. This change benefits breweries by expanding their reach and flexibility in selling their alcohol products.

Official Summary

Currently, a brewery licensed as a wholesaler may conduct tastings and sell its alcohol beverage products at its licensed premises, and a spirits distillery or winery may do so at its licensed premises and at one additional sales room. The bill permits these licensees to operate up to 2 additional sales rooms. The brewery sales room locations are limited to three consecutive days. Current law authorizes the state licensing authority to specify, by rule, the time by which a local licensing authority must submit a response to an application to operate a temporary sales room for not more than 3 days. The bill applies this standard to a brewery. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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