Craft distilled spirits manufacturers: licenses and fees.
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill aims to standardize licensing fees for craft distilled spirits manufacturers in California. It establishes a $440 application fee and a $755 annual fee, aligning them with the fee for winegrower licenses. The bill also clarifies rules regarding tastings, requiring distilleries to purchase alcohol modifiers for on-site consumption and limiting the number of branch offices where tastings can occur. Furthermore, it expands the definition of ‘licensed premises’ to include branch offices, allowing distilleries to operate them with a separate license.
Key provisions
- Sets the application fee for craft distilled spirits manufacturers at $440.
- Establishes an annual fee of $755 for craft distilled spirits manufacturers.
- Requires distilleries to use common alcohol modifiers for on-site tastings.
- Limits the number of branch offices where tastings can occur to two.
- Expands the definition of ‘licensed premises’ to include branch offices.
- Authorizes distilleries to operate branch offices with a separate license.
- Specifies that no reimbursement is required for a specified reason.
- Clarifies the application fees for duplicate licenses.
Who is affected
- Craft distilled spirits manufacturers
- The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Consumers of distilled spirits
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