The bill amends and reenacts specific provisions of Louisiana's law regarding the container sizes for beverages with high alcohol content. It establishes a maximum capacity for containers, stipulating that no manufacturer or wholesaler may possess such beverages outside of their bonded stockroom in containers exceeding 1.75 liters. The bill also specifies the number of containers allowed per shipping case for various sizes, including new limits for 700 milliliters, 375 milliliters, and 200 milliliters, which are now capped at "not more than." Additionally, it introduces a new provision stating that these regulations do not apply to spirit-based beverages with an alcohol content below six percent.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the container limits for wines, changing the maximum number of containers per case for certain sizes, such as increasing the limit for 3-liter bottles from 4 to "not more than 6." The adjustments aim to standardize the packaging and distribution of high-alcohol beverages while ensuring compliance with the new regulations. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the control and regulation of alcoholic beverage containers in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB212 Original: 26:351(3)
HB212 Engrossed: 26:351(3)
HB212 Enrolled: 26:351(3)
HB212 Act 310: 26:351(3)