Winery, Distillery Bill Heads to Pence

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A bill designed to allow wineries, microbreweries and artisan distilleries to more easily serve their products is headed to the governor's desk. State Representative Dave Ober (R-82) authored the proposal. He says it is a way to embrace the state's craft beverage industry and spark further growth by eliminating regulations. Another bill, increasing production limits on Indiana breweries to 90,000 barrels per year, is currently in front of the Indiana Senate.

Indianapolis, Ind. — State Representative Dave Ober (R-Albion) has authored a bill to address a local concern involving wineries and distilleries. House Bill (HB) 1053 would allow farm wineries, microbreweries and artisan distilleries to serve their beer, wine or liquor at the same service bar without requiring a structure to separate the service of beer and wine. The bill passed unanimously out of the Indiana House of Representatives.

“This bill works to address an issue that was brought to my attention by a local farm winery and microbrewery in my district,” said Rep. Ober. “House Bill 1053 is intended to remove some of the burden facing both business owners and consumers that go to farm wineries, microbreweries and artisan distilleries that occupy the same building.”

Currently, the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission requires microbreweries and farm wineries that occupy the same building to have a wall or partition separating the areas of service for beer and wine. This legislation would lessen the burden on business owners and allow customers easier access to their products.

“I am pleased to author a bill that addresses a problem for local businesses in my district and across the state,” said Rep. Ober. “As a state representative, it is rewarding any time I can take a problem facing my community and present a solution.”

The bill will now go to the Senate for further consideration and debate.

For more information on HB 1053, please visit iga.in.gov.

Source: Office of Indiana State Representative David Ober (R-82)