SB93 (2015) Detail

(New Title) relative to the definition of beverage.


CHAPTER 156

SB 93-FN-A – FINAL VERSION

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2015 SESSION

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SENATE BILL 93-FN-A

AN ACT relative to the definition of beverage.

SPONSORS: Sen. Sanborn, Dist 9; Sen. Bradley, Dist 3

COMMITTEE: Commerce

AMENDED ANALYSIS

This bill modifies the definition of beverage.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Fifteen

AN ACT relative to the definition of beverage.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

156:1 Beverage. Amend RSA 175:1, VIII to read as follows:

VIII. “Beverage” means any beer, wine, similar fermented malt or vinous liquors and fruit juices, and any other liquid intended for human consumption as a beverage having an alcoholic content of not less than 1/2 of one percent by volume and not more than 6 percent alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit and specialty beer as defined in RSA 175:1, LXIV-a. The commission may approve any fermented malt beverage greater than 6 percent but not to exceed 8 percent or any cider greater than 6 percent.

156:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved: June 19, 2015

Effective Date: June 19, 2015