Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 7 R cosponsors

HB 198 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND FARMERS' MARKETS AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL THEMED EVENTS.

Last action — Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Delaware law currently prohibits tasting and sale of craft beer, distilled spirits, and wine at Farmers’ Markets or Agricultural Themed Events. The bill's intent is to allow tasting of products, offer limited purchase opportunities, and promote how local craft beverages benefit our agriculture industry and where to purchase the products year round. This bill allows holders of a “Farmers’ Market Permit or Agricultural Themed Event Permit” to conduct tastings and sell craft beer, mead, cider, distilled spirits, and wine in sealed containers for off-premise consumption at retail prices at off-site farmers’ markets or agricultural themed events during the months of April through November. This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to certify that the event is an Agricultural Themed Event or Farmers’ Market. No more than 5 Permit Holders may sell at a Farmers’ Market and no more than 8 Permit Holders may sell at Agricultural Themed Events.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Reported Out of Committee (Agriculture) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

  2. Assigned to Agriculture Committee in House

  3. was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 198

Sponsors

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4 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (52)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 198 do?
Delaware law currently prohibits tasting and sale of craft beer, distilled spirits, and wine at Farmers’ Markets or Agricultural Themed Events. The bill's intent is to allow tasting of products, offer limited purchase opportunities, and promote how local craft beverages benefit our agriculture industry and where to purchase the products year round. This bill allows holders of a “Farmers’ Market Permit or Agricultural Themed Event Permit” to conduct tastings and sell craft beer, mead, cider, distilled spirits, and wine in sealed containers for off-premise consumption at retail prices at off-site farmers’ markets or agricultural themed events during the months of April through November. This bill requires the Department of Agriculture to certify that the event is an Agricultural Themed Event or Farmers’ Market. No more than 5 Permit Holders may sell at a Farmers’ Market and no more than 8 Permit Holders may sell at Agricultural Themed Events.
Who sponsors HB 198?
HB 198 is sponsored by Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Kevin S Hensley (Republican), Daniel B. Short (Republican), David L. Wilson (Republican), Joseph E. Miro, Deborah Hudson, and Brian J. Bushweller.
What is the current status of HB 198?
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 198?
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