The bill amends Section 3-6-1 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-6, which pertains to "Manufacturing and Wholesale Licenses." The amendment introduces a new provision that allows a holder of a manufacturer's license to sell one one-sixth (1/6) barrel keg of malt beverage per visitor, per day, for off-premises consumption. This is in addition to the existing permissions for the sale of beverages for both on-premises and off-premises consumption, with specific limits on the quantities that can be sold. The bill specifies that the beverages must be produced on the premises, and the containers for off-premises sales must be sealed.

The bill also outlines the annual fees for different types of manufacturing licenses based on production volume, with distilleries and wineries having variable fees depending on whether they produce more or less than fifty thousand gallons per year, and a set fee for breweries. The bill emphasizes that all manufacturer licenses conducting retail sales or providing samples must comply with alcohol server training and liquor liability insurance requirements. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2695: 3-6-1