House Bill No. by Representative Kerner amends existing Louisiana law to include ice cream in the definitions of alcoholic beverages, thereby allowing for the sale of alcohol-infused ice cream. The bill specifically modifies R.S. 26:2(1) and 241(1) to state that "alcoholic beverages" encompass any fluid or solid, including ice cream, that has an alcoholic content exceeding six percent by volume. Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions for "ice cream" in R.S. 26:2(35) and 241(34), describing it as a frozen dairy food made from cream or butterfat, milk, sugar or other sweeteners, and flavorings, which may also include frozen custard containing eggs.

The proposed changes aim to clarify the legal status of alcohol-infused ice cream within the state's regulatory framework for alcoholic beverages. By establishing a clear definition of ice cream and its inclusion as an alcoholic beverage, the bill facilitates the sale and distribution of this product, aligning it with other alcoholic beverages that have varying alcohol content.

Statutes affected:
HB433 Original: 26:2(1), 26:241(1)