Public Hearing on Proposed Bills Effecting Local Craft Beer

There will be a public hearing on a number of proposed bills involving the state's craft beer industry.  Consider coming out and supporting your favorite local craft breweries and brew pubs.

A hearing is an important step in the process of making law, so it is a formal occasion. Please give your courteous attention to other speakers, regardless of their views. Don't applaud or indicate pleasure or displeasure with anyone's remarks. 

H.B. No. 5021 AN ACT CONCERNING COMPETITIVE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PRICING AND HOURS OF OPERATION FOR PERMITTEES.

To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2012/TOB/H/2012HB-05021-R00-HB.htm

H.B. No. 5055 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RETAIL SALE OF SEALED BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS OF BEER BY BREW PUBS ON SUNDAY.

To permit the retail sale of sealed bottles or containers of beer by brew pubs on Sunday.

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2012/TOB/H/2012HB-05055-R00-HB.htm

S.B. No. 72  AN ACT ALLOWING A MANUFACTURER PERMIT FOR BEER PERMITTEE TO SELL AND SERVE FOOD.

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2012/TOB/S/2012SB-00072-R00-SB.htm

Let your state legislators know your views on these topics!

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