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Committee hears bill clarifying manufacturing distillery rules as some producers approach statutory cap
Summary
House Bill 1466 would clarify the legal status and permitted operations of distilleries that exceed the current 25,000-gallon threshold and addresses satellite locations and off-premises sampling; supporters say the change will preserve jobs and growth for in-state distillers, while wholesalers urged safeguards.
The House Industry, Business and Labor Committee heard testimony on House Bill 1466, which the sponsor said is intended to clarify the law for manufacturing distilleries, satellite locations and what happens when a local distillery reaches the statutory 25,000-gallon cap.
Sponsor Jason Doctor told the committee the bill’s purpose is “to clearly define a manufacturing distillery, and ensure such distilleries the ability to continue operations which also remain compliant with North Dakota state laws.” Supporters said the change is a narrow technical fix, not a change to the state’s distribution regime.
Shiloh Perry of Big Dog Beverages…
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