Existing law provides for the operation of brew pubs, estate distilleries and wineries in this State. Existing law authorizes an estate distillery, under certain circumstances, to receive malt beverages or wine in bulk from a wholesale dealer, brew pub or winery for the purpose of distillation and blending. Existing law authorizes a brew pub or winery to make such a transfer in bulk directly to an estate distillery, under certain circumstances, if no licensed wholesale dealer is able or willing to make the transfer. (NRS 597.230, 597.237, 597.240) Section 1 of this bill similarly authorizes an estate distillery to receive neutral or distilled spirits in bulk from a supplier for the purpose of storage and bottling. Section 1 requires an estate distillery to segregate such spirits in a conspicuous place away from any other spirits or alcoholic beverages on the premises. Existing law authorizes an estate distillery to sell at retail the spirits manufactured at the estate distillery. (NRS 597.237) Section 1 authorizes an estate distillery to also sell other alcoholic beverages at retail, if the estate distillery has obtained any license or permit required in the jurisdiction in which the estate distillery is located and the estate distillery complies with the requirements of existing law to purchase liquor from a state-licensed wholesaler. Existing law prohibits a wholesaler from engaging in certain conduct. (NRS 369.485) Section 2 of this bill provides that such prohibitions must not be construed to apply to a supplier that engages in conduct which is otherwise authorized by law.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 597.237, 369.485
BDR: 597.237, 369.485