The proposed bill aims to modernize current statutes by incorporating regulations specifically for adult hemp beverages alongside existing laws governing spirituous liquor. Key updates include the introduction of licensing requirements for manufacturers of adult hemp beverages through the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC), which allows existing licensed producers to apply for this new license without re-demonstrating their qualifications. The bill also mandates annual reporting of production quantities, safety testing of products, and specific labeling requirements, including expiration dates and health warnings. Additionally, it establishes container requirements and allows farm wineries, microbreweries, and craft distillers to produce and sell adult hemp beverages, while aligning their operations with existing liquor laws.

Furthermore, the bill modifies various existing statutes to include adult hemp beverages, ensuring they are regulated under the same framework as spirituous liquors. This includes updates to definitions, licensing processes, and compliance measures, as well as the introduction of new tax rates for adult hemp beverages. The bill also clarifies that local governments can impose taxes on these products but cannot prohibit their production or sale. Overall, the proposed changes aim to create a cohesive regulatory environment that reflects the evolving market for both alcoholic and hemp-derived beverages, enhancing public safety and consumer protection.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-314, 4-101, 4-112, 4-114, 4-201, 4-202, 4-203, 4-204, 4-205, 4-205.01, 4-205.02, 4-205.04, 4-205.05, 4-205.06, 4-205.08, 4-205.10, 4-205.13, 4-206.01, 4-207.01, 4-207.02, 4-207.03, 4-208, 4-209, 4-210, 4-212, 4-213, 4-215, 4-216, 4-222, 4-223, 4-224, 4-225, 4-226, 4-227, 4-227.01, 4-241, 4-242, 4-243, 4-243.01, 4-243.02, 4-243.04, 4-244, 4-244.02, 4-244.05, 4-245, 4-250.01, 4-251, 4-301, 4-302, 4-311, 4-312, 36-136, 42-3001, 42-3051, 42-3052, 42-3351, 42-3352, 42-3354, 42-3355, 42-3357, 35-146, 35-147, 3-315, 41-1758.07, 3-311, 36-2850, 28-5201, 38-611, 12-2212, 4-210.02, 41-1750, 92-544, 4-205.03, 4-203.07, 4-203.06, 4-207, 4-243.03, 4-203.03, 4-203.04, 4-244.04, 4-118, 6-101, 4-205.12, 4-211, 13-2301, 46-297, 4-242.01, 42-1251.01, 2012-2013, 28-1304, 4-205.09, 4-205.11, 4-205.14, 36-2801, 28-3165, 41-5001, 28-3309, 28-3310, 4-203.02, 4-221, 13-3401, 38-1113, 13-3112, 4-229, 5-301, 4-249, 13-2314, 28-9551, 28-4301, 12-612, 36-218, 3-525, 36-183.02, 33-2102, 49-104, 36-931, 36-2151, 44-7111, 44-7101, 42-1125, 42-1123, 42-1105.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 3-314, 4-101, 4-112, 4-114, 4-201, 4-202, 4-203, 4-204, 4-205, 4-205.01, 4-205.02, 4-205.04, 4-205.05, 4-205.06, 4-205.08, 4-205.10, 4-205.13, 4-206.01, 4-207.01, 4-207.02, 4-207.03, 4-208, 4-209, 4-210, 4-212, 4-213, 4-214, 4-215, 4-216, 4-221, 4-222, 4-223, 4-224, 4-225, 4-226, 4-227, 4-227.01, 4-241, 4-242, 4-243, 4-243.01, 4-243.02, 4-243.04, 4-244, 4-244.02, 4-244.05, 4-245, 4-250.01, 4-251, 4-301, 4-302, 4-311, 4-312, 36-136, 42-3001, 42-3051, 42-3052, 42-3351, 42-3352, 42-3354, 42-3355, 42-3357, 35-146, 35-147, 3-315, 41-1758.07, 3-311, 36-2850, 28-5201, 38-611, 12-2212, 4-210.02, 41-1750, 92-544, 4-205.03, 4-203.07, 4-203.06, 4-207, 4-243.03, 4-203.03, 4-203.04, 4-244.04, 4-118, 6-101, 4-205.12, 4-211, 13-2301, 46-297, 4-242.01, 42-1251.01, 2012-2013, 28-1304, 4-205.09, 4-205.11, 4-205.14, 36-2801, 28-3165, 41-5001, 28-3309, 28-3310, 4-203.02, 13-3401, 38-1113, 13-3112, 4-229, 5-301, 4-249, 13-2314, 28-9551, 28-4301, 12-612, 36-218, 3-525, 36-183.02, 33-2102, 49-104, 36-931, 36-2151, 44-7111, 44-7101, 42-1125, 42-1123, 42-1105.02