This bill amends Section 2-103 of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act to expand the privileges of distiller license holders. It allows distillers to serve free samples of their spirits to visitors aged twenty-one and older, with a limit of three fluid ounces per day. The bill also specifies that samples served will not be considered a sale under certain legal definitions, but will be treated as removed or withdrawn for excise tax purposes. Additionally, the bill permits distillers to sell and provide samples of spirits at public events, such as trade shows and festivals, while ensuring that these products are sourced from licensed wholesalers.
The amendments include the insertion of language that allows distillers to provide samples at public events and clarifies that these events are not limited to trade shows or festivals. The bill also sets a cap on the total amount of spirits sold by distillers at fifteen thousand gallons per calendar year for both on-premises and public event sales. The effective date for this act is set for November 1, 2026.