This bill amends several sections of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act to update the licensing provisions for manufacturers, craft breweries, and microdistilleries. Key changes include increasing the number of retail locations that a manufacturer can operate from five to ten, as well as allowing craft breweries and microdistilleries to have up to ten separate physical locations instead of five. Additionally, the bill permits craft breweries to self-distribute up to 250 barrels of beer per year and microdistilleries to self-distribute up to 5,000 gallons of their products, provided they comply with specific regulations.

The bill also introduces provisions for manufacturers and microdistilleries to operate rickhouses and store tax-paid products in secure offsite facilities, subject to commission authorization. Furthermore, it allows for the issuance of various licenses, such as catering and special designated licenses, to holders of craft brewery and microdistillery licenses. Overall, the bill aims to harmonize and modernize the regulatory framework governing the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-123.01, 53-123.14, 53-123.16, 53-129