The bill HB 1358 amends RSA 178 to expand the concept of tenant brewing in New Hampshire to include wine and liquor manufacturers, in addition to beer manufacturers. It redefines "contract brewer" to cover any beverage manufacturer producing on behalf of another under a license and introduces new definitions for "contract wine manufacturer" and "contract liquor manufacturer," as well as their respective arrangements. The bill also updates the definitions of "host manufacturer" and "tenant manufacturer" to reflect the inclusion of various types of alcoholic beverage manufacturers. It outlines the licensing process for tenant manufacturers, setting an annual license fee of $240, and requires them to follow the same production and reporting requirements as independent manufacturers. Additionally, the bill establishes a committee to study the acquisition of land by China, with a focus on areas around military bases, infrastructure, and agriculture, and the impact of federal law on state legislation.

The bill allows for tenant liquor manufacturers to produce or package their products at a host manufacturer's facility, subject to certain regulations and reporting requirements. It also permits contract manufacturing arrangements after one year of operation, with specific stipulations regarding the warehousing and delivery of liquor intended for out-of-state sale. Taxes on products made by contract manufacturers are the responsibility of the liquor manufacturer. Tenant manufacturers must maintain records, prepare reports, and pay a monthly fee based on sales or the retail value of samples distributed. The bill specifies that the committee studying land acquisition by China must report its findings by November 1, 2024, and that Section 10 of the act concerning the study committee will take effect on August 2, 2024, while the rest of the act becomes effective on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 175:1, 178:8, 178:6
As Amended by the House: 175:1, 178:8, 178:6
As Amended by the Senate: 175:1, 178:8, 178:6
Version adopted by both bodies: 175:1, 178:8, 178:6
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 175:1, 178:8, 178:6