BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: April 20, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Lorena Gonzalez, Chair
AB
2172 (Jones) - As Introduced February 18, 2016
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: NoReimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill would permit the removal and use of home brewed beer
in connection with a homebrewers club meeting held on the
premises of restaurant or other authorized licensees.
Specifically, this bill:
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1)Defines "authorized licensee" as a licensee that holds an
on-sale beer and wine license for a bona fide public eating
place, an on-sale general license for a bona fide eating
place, a club license, an on-sale general brew pub license, an
instructional tasting license, a beer manufacturer's license,
or a small beer manufacturer's license.
2)Permits beer manufactured for personal or family use by a
person over the age of 21 can be removed from the premises
where the beer was made for a homebrewing club meeting at an
authorized licensee.
3)Specifies that patrons of the authorized licensee that are not
club members may not consume any home brewed beer.
4)Requires the authorized licensee to designate which tables the
homebrew club can use.
FISCAL EFFECT:
Minor and absorbable costs to the California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to respond to any complaints.
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COMMENTS:
1)Purpose. According to the author's office, homebrew clubs brew
beer together, sample each other's beers, and provide a forum
for feedback and education. Homebrewing clubs provide an
environment where new home brewers can come and learn the art
of brewing beer and are growing in popularity throughout
California. This bill is intended to give homebrew clubs the
ability to conduct meetings and competitions in ABC-licensed
establishments, and share their own home brewed beer amongst
themselves.
2)Background. Home brewing was made legal in the United States
in 1979 under the federal Cranston Bill, named after the
California Senator Alan Cranston. Current law authorizes a
person over 21 years of age to manufacture beer or wine (200
gallons per calendar year if there are two or more adults in
the household or 100 gallons if there is only one adult in the
household) for personal or family use, and not for sale,
without the need for a license or permit.
Analysis Prepared by:Luke Reidenbach / APPR. / (916)
319-2081
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