This bill amends several sections of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act to redefine terms and change the regulation of nonalcoholic beer. It specifies that "alcoholic liquor" now includes any beverage containing one-half of one percent or more alcohol by volume, and it clarifies that nonalcoholic beer is not considered alcoholic liquor. The bill also removes the term "near beer" and replaces it with "nonalcoholic beer," which is defined as beer containing less than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume.

Additionally, the bill introduces a prohibition against selling or furnishing nonalcoholic beer to minors, ensuring that this product is regulated similarly to alcoholic beverages in terms of access for underage individuals. The original sections of the law that included references to "near beer" and the broader regulations applicable to it are repealed, streamlining the legal framework surrounding nonalcoholic beer in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-103.02, 53-103.03, 53-103.24, 53-160.02