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SB20-177

Hard Cider Definition

Concerning amending the definition of "hard cider" as it relates to the regulation of alcohol beverages to harmonize with federal law.
Session:
2020 Regular Session
Subject:
Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Bill Summary

The bill amends the definition of "hard cider" to increase:

  • The upper limit of alcohol by volume from 7% to 8.5%; and
  • The maximum amount of carbon dioxide per hundred milliliters from 0.392 gram to 0.64 gram.
    (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Status

Introduced
Lost

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Bill Text

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