The bill amends Section 3-6-1 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-6, which pertains to "Manufacturing and Wholesale Licenses," specifically regarding the manufacturer's license for breweries, distilleries, and wineries. The bill introduces new provisions for the sale of alcoholic beverages by manufacturers. It allows for the sale of up to fifteen ounces (15 oz.) of wine per visitor, per day for on-premises consumption, and the sale of up to three 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 defines a drink 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 sale of beverages for off-premises consumption must comply with laws governing retail Class A establishments, and containers must be sealed. It also maintains that the license does not authorize sales for delivery outside the state in violation of the law of the place of delivery. Additionally, the bill outlines the annual fees for the license based on the production volume of the distillery or winery. The act would take effect upon passage, thereby enabling manufacturer-wineries to sell a defined amount of wine for both on-premises and off-premises consumption.

Statutes affected:
7220: 3-6-1