Alcoholic beverages: market research study: taste testing.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows licensed California alcohol producers (winegrowers, beer manufacturers, etc.) to conduct market research by offering tastes of their beverages to consumers as part of a bona fide study. It outlines specific conditions for these taste tests, including requirements for responsible personnel, limiting sample sizes, and prohibiting inducements beyond monetary compensation. The provisions are set to expire on January 1, 2032.
Key provisions
- Licensed alcohol producers can offer tastes of their beverages for market research.
- Taste tests must be conducted by ‘responsible persons’ with appropriate training.
- Participants must be 21 years or older and limited to tasting a reasonable amount to form an opinion.
- Monetary compensation for participants is limited to $500 per study.
- Taste tests cannot be conducted in or near licensed premises.
- Data from taste tests cannot be used for advertising or promotion.
- Alcoholic beverages evaluated cannot be sold to participants on the same day.
- Record-keeping requirements are outlined for at least three years.
Who is affected
- Licensed winegrowers
- Licensed beer manufacturers
- Licensed distilled spirits manufacturers
- Licensed craft distillers
- Licensed brandy manufacturers
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