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Lawmakers hear defense of Ohio Grape Industries Committee funding; members press on private vs. quasi‑state role
Summary
Officials told the board the Ohio Grape Industries Committee is funded by a wine excise tax and supports growers and winemakers; senators questioned why the committee uses outside marketing and whether industry should directly cover some costs.
Department of Agriculture representatives and the Ohio Grape Industries Committee told the board that the committee is a quasi‑state entity funded by a portion of the wine excise tax and is intended to support marketing, research and extension for grape growers and winemakers.
Todd Thatcher said the committee is funded through an excise tax on wine sales and described…
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