Amends GS 18B-101 to add the key term fortified flavored malt beverage, defined as a beverage that (1) contains at least 9% alcohol by volume and no more than 15% alcohol by volume; (2) is treated by processing, filtration, or another method of manufacture that is not generally recognized as a traditional process in the production of a beer as described in 27 CFR. § 25.55; (3) contains an added flavor containing alcohol or any other ingredient containing alcohol; (4) the manufacturer is required to file a formula for approval with the US Alcohol and Tobacco Trade and Tax Bureau pursuant to 27 CFR. § 25.55; and (5) the manufacturer is not a craft brewery or microbrewery as specified. Makes conforming changes to the definition of malt beverage.
Amends GS 18B-800 to provide that fortified flavored malt beverages can only be sold in ABC stores operated by local boards.
Amends GS 18B-804 to require the sale price of fortified flavored malt beverages to include the tax levied on beer as well as state and local sales taxes.
Effective October 1, 2015.
FORTIFIED FLAVORED MALT BEVERAGES ACT.
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AN ACT TO REGULATE THE SALE OF FORTIFIED FLAVORED MALT BEVERAGES.Intro. by Luebke, Jordan, Jones.
Status: Ref to the Com on Alcoholic Beverage Control, if favorable, Judiciary I (House Action) (Apr 15 2015)
Bill History:
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Tue, 14 Apr 2015 House: Filed(link is external)
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Wed, 15 Apr 2015 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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