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Lawmakers hear from nano distillers and Liquor Commission on HB 16‑73
Summary
Rep. Calvin Boleyer introduced HB 16‑73 to let very small 'nano' distillers sell tiny batches to on‑premise licensees to avoid onerous warehouse trips. Distillers cited logistical barriers; the Liquor Commission warned of broad fiscal effects and asked for tighter drafting and a de‑minimis threshold.
Representative Calvin Boleyer opened the committee hearing on HB 16‑73 by saying the bill is intended to ‘start a conversation’ about how very small distillers — sometimes operating out of 50 square feet — can sell tiny runs of spirits in collaboration with restaurants and bars. “My intention was not to blow a $2,600,000 hole in state liquor revenues,” Boleyer said, adding he would work to keep the measure revenue‑neutral while allowing small producers to access on‑premise sales.
Distillers and a restaurant‑owner/manufacturer,…
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