A bill has been introduced in the Georgia State Senate that would allow basic rights to small brewers that are already allowed in most states. Senate Bill 122 would allow small breweries to self-distribute a limited quantity of beer without requiring a wholesaler. It would also allow breweries to donate products to charitable events and eliminate daily limits on off-premises sales.
The bill, dubbed the “Craft Beer and Local Economy Revitalization Act” was introduced by State Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell).
The Georgia Craft Brewers Guild has been advocating for the bill. At least 40 states currently allow some level of self-distribution.
The Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association is, of course, opposing the bill, claiming that the new law would “undermine already existing laws.”
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