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COMMITTEE REPORT
March 5, 2008
H. 4348
S. Printed 3/5/08--H.
Read the first time January 8, 2008.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4348) to amend Section 61-6-1100, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the regulation of manufacturers of alcoholic liquors, so as to eliminate the current, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Section 61-6-1100 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 415 of 1996, is amended to read:
"Section 61-6-1100. No manufacturer may own or operate more than one plant, establishment, or place of business for the manufacture of alcoholic liquors in any one county of this State, nor may he permit the drinking of alcoholic liquors on his premises. A holder of a valid manufacturer's license issued by the State may:
(1) manufacture, distill, rectify, blend, brew, ferment, and bottle alcoholic liquors with an alcohol content greater than seventeen percent;
(2) sell these alcoholic liquors produced pursuant to item (1) to a wholesaler licensed by the State and transport these alcoholic liquors produced pursuant to item (1) out of state for sale outside of the State; and
(3) permit tasting of the alcoholic liquors produced pursuant to item (1) and offered for retail sale at the onsite-licensed premises."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
JAMES H. HARRISON for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF MANUFACTURERS OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE CURRENT RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITING OWNERSHIP OR OPERATION OF MORE THAN ONE ESTABLISHMENT, TO ALLOW LIMITED ON-PREMISES AND OFF-PREMISES TASTINGS, AND TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS ON THE SALE, PURCHASE, AND TRANSPORT OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY MANUFACTURERS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 61-6-1100 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 415 of 1996, is amended to read:
"Section 61-6-1100. No manufacturer may own or operate more than one plant, establishment, or place of business for the manufacture of alcoholic liquors in any one county of this State, nor may he permit the drinking of alcoholic liquors on his premises. A holder of a valid manufacturer's license issued by the State may:
(1) import, manufacture, distill, rectify, blend, denature, and store alcoholic liquors with an alcohol content greater than seventeen percent;
(2) sell these alcoholic liquors produced pursuant to item (1) to a wholesaler licensed by the State and transport these alcoholic liquors produced pursuant to item (1) out of state for sale outside of the State;
(3) purchase alcoholic liquors from licensed sources both inside and outside of the State for blending and manufacturing purposes; and
(4) permit tasting of the alcoholic liquors produced pursuant to item (1) and offered for retail sale at the onsite-licensed premises and one other offsite-licensed premises owned or leased by the manufacturer."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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