The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 151, seeks to amend title 30 of the general statutes to provide greater flexibility for beer manufacturer permittees regarding self-distribution. Specifically, the bill allows these permittees, who have contracts with wholesaler permittees, to self-distribute a reduced quantity of beer. Additionally, it permits them to limit their self-distribution to either customers within a specified distance from their brewery or to a certain number of customers.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision to study how beer manufacturer permittees can more easily terminate their contracts with wholesaler permittees. This aims to address the challenges faced by manufacturers in managing their distribution agreements and to enhance their operational autonomy. Overall, the bill seeks to modify existing requirements to better support the interests of beer manufacturers in the distribution process.