Beverages: alcohol permits: container labeling.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies regulations surrounding alcohol permits and container labeling in California. It primarily addresses the exception allowing winegrowers to store wine barrels without being considered ‘production’ and clarifies rules for estate tasting events and caterer’s permits. The bill also mandates the use of machine-readable codes on beverage containers and extends an existing exemption for beverage container labeling to July 2026, and requires etching of redemption value messages.
Key provisions
- Authorizes estate tasting event permits for winegrowers, with a fee of $100 per event and a limit of 36 events per year.
- Authorizes caterer’s permits for licensed winegrowers, with a fee of $100 per event and a limit of 36 events per year.
- Requires beverage containers to be labeled with a scan code, QR code, or UPC, at least 1/2 inch in size.
- Extends the exemption for beverage container labeling until July 1, 2026.
- Allows beverage manufacturers to etch redemption value messages on containers instead of printing or stamping.
- Mandates the use of a chasing arrows symbol for recyclable containers on machine-readable labels.
- Provides that no reimbursement is required for the act’s provisions.
Who is affected
- Winegrowers
- Brandy Manufacturers
- Beverage Manufacturers
- Licensed Beverage Establishments
- Consumers
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