House Bill No. by Representative Martinez amends R.S. 26:271.1(A)(1) to enhance the regulations surrounding microbrewery sales at special events. The bill retains the existing provisions that allow individuals with a microbrewer's permit to brew up to 12,500 barrels of beer and other malt beverages annually and to sell these beverages at retail for consumption on or off the licensed premises, provided they also hold a Retailer, Class A permit.

The new legislation introduces additional provisions that authorize holders of both a microbrewer's permit and a Class A permit to sell their manufactured beverages at special events. Specifically, they can obtain up to twelve permits for such sales, as long as these permits are issued in the same name as the microbrewer's permit. This change aims to facilitate microbreweries' participation in special events, thereby expanding their market reach and promoting local craft beverages.

Statutes affected:
HB1077 Original: 26:1(A)(1)