The bill amends R.S. 26:271.1(A)(2)(b) concerning the retail sales of microbreweries in Louisiana. It allows a licensed wholesaler to transfer up to fifty percent of the total manufactured beverages from one permitted microbrewery to another, provided certain conditions are met. One significant change in the bill is the adjustment of the minimum brewing system size required for the receiving microbrewery, which is reduced from a ten-barrel system to a five-barrel system.

This amendment aims to facilitate the transfer of beverages between microbreweries by lowering the threshold for the brewing system size, potentially encouraging more collaboration and distribution among smaller breweries. The bill reflects a legislative effort to support the microbrewery industry in Louisiana by making it easier for these businesses to operate and share their products.

Statutes affected:
HB882 Original: 26:1(A)(2)
HB882 Engrossed: 26:1(A)(2)
HB882 Enrolled: 26:1(A)(2)
HB882 Act : 26:1(A)(2)