The bill amends Section 3-6-1 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-6 entitled "Manufacturing and Wholesale Licenses" to update the manufacturer's license provisions. The amendments include the authorization for manufacturer-wineries to sell up to fifteen ounces (15 oz.) of wine per visitor, per day, for consumption on the premises, where previously only malt beverage and distilled spirits quantities were specified. Additionally, the bill allows for the sale of up to three (3) seven hundred fifty milliliter (750 ml) bottles of wine, or the equivalent amount in other containers, per visitor, per day, for off-premises consumption. The bill also clarifies that a drink is defined as up to sixteen ounces (16 oz.) of beer, one and one-half ounces (1.5 oz.) of spirits, or five ounces (5 oz.) of wine.

The bill specifies that the annual fee for the license is three thousand dollars ($3,000) for a distillery producing more than fifty thousand gallons (50,000 gal.) per year and five hundred dollars ($500) for a distillery producing fifty thousand gallons (50,000 gal.) or less per year; five hundred dollars ($500) for a brewery; and one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for a winery producing more than fifty thousand gallons (50,000 gal.) per year and five hundred dollars ($500) for a winery producing less than fifty thousand gallons (50,000 gal.) per year. The fees are prorated to the year ending December 1 in every calendar year. The act would take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2127: 3-6-1