Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB621 by Nelson (Relating to the authorized activities of a winery permit holder.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code, repealing Sections 16.01(d), which allows a winery to sell or give away wine for consumption on or off their premises; 16.01(e), which allows a winery to dispense wine for consumption on their premises; 16.07, which allows for wineries to conduct wine samplings, including wine tastings on the permitted premises; and 16.08, which allows a winery to host wine festivals. The agency indicates that no fiscal implication is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission