House Bill No. 5361 seeks to amend the regulations governing farm winery permits in Connecticut by adjusting the minimum requirement for the percentage of fruit that must be grown by the winery itself. The bill proposes to decrease this requirement from twenty-five percent to twenty percent. It also clarifies that the average crop is determined by the two largest annual crops over the past five years, with specific provisions for the first seven years of operation, where the average crop is defined as three tons of grapes per vineyard acre farmed. Additionally, the bill outlines stipulations for permit holders regarding the sale and shipment of wine, including labeling requirements and tax obligations. Moreover, the bill expands the opportunities for farm winery permit holders by allowing them to sell and offer tastings at farmers' markets and to sell their products at up to three additional retail outlets, provided these outlets are located on land used for growing fruit and producing beverages. The annual fee for a manufacturer permit for a farm winery is established at three hundred dollars. The changes proposed in this bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to support local wineries while ensuring compliance with state regulations. The bill has received a favorable report from the General Law Committee, passing unanimously with a vote of 22 in favor and none against, and is noted to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.