This bill amends the Nebraska Liquor Control Act by redefining certain terms and removing nonalcoholic beer from its regulation. Specifically, it updates the definition of "alcoholic liquor" to exclude nonalcoholic beer, which is now defined separately as containing less than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume. The bill also eliminates the term "near beer" from the legal language, thereby clarifying the classification of beer products under the Act.

Additionally, the bill harmonizes provisions within the Act and repeals original sections 53-103.02, 53-103.03, and 53-103.24, as well as outright repealing section 53-160.02. These changes aim to streamline the regulation of alcoholic beverages in Nebraska, ensuring that nonalcoholic beer is no longer subject to the same restrictions as alcoholic products.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-160.02, 53-103.03, 53-103.24