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Bill would let 18–20‑year‑old hospitality students ‘sip and spit’ as part of coursework
Summary
Senate Bill 24 would allow 18–20‑year‑old students enrolled in accredited beer or wine programs to taste alcoholic beverages under instructor supervision after completing an alcohol‑training program. Liquor enforcement said it could create a tailored training program; lawmakers asked about safeguards to ensure tasting does not become consumption.
Senate Bill 24 would allow students age 18 to 20 who are enrolled in approved beer or wine programs to taste alcoholic beverages as part of hospitality coursework, subject to training and supervised “sip and spit” procedures.
Grant Bossi introduced the bill on behalf of Senator Dan Ennis, saying, "Students in these programs aren't all yet 21, but the beer and wine class is only available to those who have turned 21 because…
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