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HB 5612-AN ACT CONCERNING SMALL MANUFACTURER ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMITS

This bill reduces the annual liquor permit fee for certain manufacturers of alcoholic liquor from $ 1,600 to $ 450. To qualify for the reduced permit, a manufacturer must not produce more than 5,000 gallons per year of spirits or wine. The Liquor Control Act defines "spirits" as any beverage containing distilled alcohol mixed with drinkable water and other substances in solution, including brandy, rum, whiskey, and gin.

Effective Date: October 1, 2002