Amends GS 18B-101 to add a definition of fortified malt beverage 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; and (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. Makes conforming changes to the definition of malt beverage.
Amends GS 18B-800 to allow fortified malt beverages to be sold only in ABC stores operated by local boards.
Amends GS 18B-804 to require the sale price of fortified malt beverages to include the tax levied on beer as well as state and local sales taxes.
Effective July 1, 2014.
FORTIFIED MALT BEVERAGES ACT.
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REGULATE THE SALE OF FORTIFIED MALT BEVERAGES.Intro. by Starnes, Luebke, Jordan, Holley.
Status: Re-ref Com On Commerce and Job Development Subcommittee on Alcoholic Beverage Control (House Action) (May 1 2013)
Bill History:
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 House: Filed
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 11 Apr 2013 House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Wed, 1 May 2013 House: Withdrawn From Com
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