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Committee approves bill to expand microbrewery privileges and add enforcement discretion
Summary
House Bill 1498 would allow microbrewery restaurant private clubs in dry counties to sell beer, wine and spirits as private clubs do; it also gives the ABC discretion to impose penalties short of automatic revocation, allows participation in entertainment districts, and clarifies advertising rules. Sponsor said the bill affects three permittees and drew no opposition.
Representative Matt Brown (House District 55) presented House Bill 1498 to clarify and expand permissions for microbrewery restaurant private club permits, particularly in dry counties. Brown said the bill seeks parity with restaurant private club permits by permitting microbreweries to sell beer, wine and spirits; he said the change applies in dry…
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