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Senate Bill 515 |
Senate Author: Eltife et al. |
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Effective: 6-14-13 |
House Sponsor: Smith et al. |
Senate Bill 515 amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to raise the limit on the total annual production of malt liquor, ale, and beer by a holder of a brewpub license from 5,000 to 10,000 barrels for each licensed brewpub and removes the specification that the brewpub be established, operated, or maintained by the holder in Texas.
Senate Bill 515 authorizes certain holders of a brewpub license, under certain circumstances, to sell malt liquor or ale produced under the license to certain retailers or other qualified persons. The bill authorizes the holder of a brewpub license, under certain circumstances, to sell beer produced under the license to certain retailers or other qualified persons. The bill sets the limit on the total amount of malt liquor, ale, and beer sold to persons in Texas at 1,000 barrels annually for each licensed brewpub location or 2,500 barrels annually for all brewpubs operated by the same licensee.
Senate Bill 515 authorizes the holder of a brewpub license, under certain circumstances, to sell beer produced under the license to the holder of a general, local, or branch distributor's license. The bill authorizes the holder of a brewpub license, under certain circumstances, to sell ale and malt liquor to the holder of a local class B wholesaler's permit. The bill establishes certain reporting requirements for brewpub license holders.