Rep. HERBKERSMAN proposes the following Amendment No. to S. 619 (COUNCIL\WAB\619C001.NBD.WAB21):

Reference is to Printer's Date 4/28/21-S.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:

/SECTION ___. Article 1, Chapter 4, Title 61 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 61-4-125. (A) Notwithstanding another provision of law:

(1) a licensed manufacturer of hard cider is authorized to provide tastings of its hard cider manufactured in this State, with or without compensation, on its premises and up to three off-site locations; and

(2) a licensed manufacturer of mead is authorized to provide tastings of its mead manufactured in this State, with or without compensation, on its premises and up to three off-site locations.

(B) For purposes of this section:

(1) 'hard cider' means an alcoholic drink made from fermented crushed fruit, typically apples; and

(2) 'mead' means a fermented beverage made of water and honey, malt, and yeast."/