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Committee advances H 276 to equalize rules for small brewers
Summary
H 276 would ensure in-state and out-of-state small brewers are treated the same by clarifying self-distribution and retail-location rules and requiring an Idaho physical location for inspection and jurisdiction; the committee sent the bill to the floor by voice vote.
Jeremy Pisca, executive director of the Idaho Beer and Wine Distributors Association, told the Senate State Affairs Committee that H 276 was framed as a small-brewer parity bill responding to a 2023 lawsuit. The sponsor said H 276 allows qualifying small brewers to self-distribute and maintain retail locations if they meet four conditions: have an Idaho warehouse or brewery, distribute only their own brewery-made products, use brewery employees, and utilize equipment owned or controlled by the brewery.
Pisca said the in-state warehouse requirement ensures inspection capability and jurisdiction for enforcement under Idaho Code. Senator Anthon moved to send H 276 to the floor with a do pass recommendation; Vice Chairman Bernt seconded and the motion carried by voice vote.
