Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB0754

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that a brew pub licensee may simultaneously hold a craft brewer license if he or she otherwise qualifies for the craft brewer license and the craft brewer license is for a location separate from the brew pub's licensed premises. Defines "craft brewer". Provides for a manufacturer's license under the Act for a Class 10 Craft Brewer. Provides that a craft brewer's license, which may only be issued to a licensed brewer or licensed non-resident dealer, shall allow the manufacture of up to 465,000 gallons of beer per year. Provides that a craft brewer licensee may make sales and deliveries to importing distributors and distributors and to retail licensees if the licensee receives a self-distribution exemption from the Commission. Provides that craft brewer licensee may make application to the Commission for a self-distribution exemption to allow the sale of not more than 232,500 gallons of the exemption holder's beer to retail licensees per year. Provides that a self-distribution exemption holder is not prohibited from entering into or simultaneously having a distribution agreement with a licensed Illinois importing distributor or a distributor. Provides that if a self-distribution exemption holder enters into a distribution agreement and has assigned distribution rights to an importing distributor or distributor, then the self-distribution exemption holder's distribution rights in the assigned territories shall cease in a reasonable time not to exceed 60 days. Provides that a licensed brewer may make sales and deliveries of beer to importing distributors and distributors and as authorized under specified provisions of the Act. Provides that a brew pub license shall allow the licensee to make sales, with the approval of the Commission, of beer manufactured on another brew pub licensed premises that is substantially owned and operated by the same licensee. Provides that a brew pub license shall permit a person who has received prior approval from the Commission to annually transfer no more than a total of 50,000 gallons of beer manufactured on premises to all other licensed brew pubs that are substantially owned and operated by the same person. Sets forth provisions concerning applications for a self-distribution exemption, discipline, legislative intent, and fees for a craft brewer's license. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

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