Revise the Alcohol Franchise Law
Legislative Analysis Report Revise the Alcohol Franchise Law
1. Primary Purpose of the Bill
This bill aims to revise Ohio's Alcohol Franchise Law by exempting smaller beer producers from the legal definition of a 'manufacturer.' Under the bill, anyone who produces less than 250,000 barrels of beer per year is no longer considered a manufacturer, which exempts smaller craft breweries from the strict franchise regulations that govern relationships between large alcohol producers and distributors.
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2. Changes to Existing Law
ORC Sec. 1333.82 Modifies the definition of 'manufacturer' to exclude any person or business that produces less than 250,000 barrels of beer per year.
3. Key Information for Citizens
🗳️ What You Need to Know
- Beer producers making less than 250,000 barrels of beer annually are no longer classified as 'manufacturers' under Ohio's Alcohol Franchise Law.
- This change frees smaller craft breweries from strict state regulations governing contracts and distribution agreements with alcohol distributors.
4. Entities Affected
- Small beer manufacturers and craft breweries producing under 250,000 barrels of beer per year
- Alcohol distributors
- Retail permit holders
5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement
Agency Authority: No new regulatory power or oversight is granted to state agencies or boards under this bill.
Penalties & Mandates: Not applicable
Implementation Timeline: Not applicable
6. Estimated Fiscal Impact
State Revenue Impact
Not applicable
Local Government Impact
Not applicable
Implementation Costs
Not applicable
Net Annual Fiscal Effect
Not applicable
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Primary Sponsors
Andrew O. Brenner
District
19
Chamber
Senate
Party
Republican
Co-Sponsors
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Documents
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