This bill amends Section 2-103 of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, specifically regarding the licensing and operational requirements for distillers. The key change is the removal of the requirement that distillers must ship spirits to a licensed wholesaler before they can sell them. This allows distillers to sell their products directly to consumers and at public events without the intermediary step of shipping to a wholesaler first.
Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions that allow distillers to manufacture, store, and sell spirits, as well as serve free samples to visitors over the age of 21. It also sets a limit on the total amount of spirits that can be sold directly to consumers at 15,000 gallons per calendar year. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2026.