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1 New Paragraph; Standard Refillable Beer Container. Amend RSA 175:1 by inserting after paragraph LXX the following new paragraph:
LXXI. "Standard refillable beer container" means a 64-ounce amber glass container meeting the specifications established by the commission.
2 New Section; Refillable Beer Container Licenses. Amend RSA 178 by inserting after section 31 the following new section:
178:32 Refillable Beer Container Licenses.
I. An on-premises or off-premises licensee maintaining an inventory of at least 200 different beer labels and paying an additional fee of $240 shall be issued a refillable beer container license authorizing the licensee to fill standard refillable containers in accordance with this section.
II. The licensee shall attend a training program approved by the commission within 45 calendar days of the training program's availability. The training program shall include instructions in the sales, inspection, cleaning, and filling of standard refillable beer containers and sanitation standards for tap lines and equipment.
III. Off-premises licensees shall comply with the following:
(a) The licensee shall designate an area of the premises where at least 3 filling stations shall be permanently installed.
(b) The designated area shall be separated from customers by a counter or other barrier.
(c) Containers may only be filled by the licensee and the licensee's employees.
IV. If the commission notifies the licensee that a manufacturer objects to sales of its products in refillable containers, the licensee shall not fill any container with beer manufactured by that manufacturer.
V. The licensee may fill only standard refillable beer containers and only during hours established by the commission in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A. The licensee shall comply with sanitation standards for tap lines and containers, if established by the commission in rules.
VI. An open-evident seal or closed package shall be applied by the licensee to the standard refillable beer container after filling.
3 New Paragraph; Standard Refillable Beer Container. Amend RSA 179:33 by inserting after paragraph I the following new paragraph:
I-a. The commission shall establish specifications for standard refillable beer containers. Specifications shall include:
(a) Placement of a rectangular label of indelible white material so that the product and the licensee making the fill may be identified with erasable marker.
(b) Placement of a label containing alcohol consumption warnings, cleaning instructions, a New Hampshire logo design, and information to help locate New Hampshire brewers.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Paragraph; Standard Refillable Beer Container. Amend RSA 175:1 by inserting after paragraph LXX the following new paragraph:
LXXI. "Standard refillable beer container" means a 64-ounce amber glass container meeting the specifications established by the commission.
2 New Section; Refillable Beer Container Licenses. Amend RSA 178 by inserting after section 31 the following new section:
178:32 Refillable Beer Container Licenses.
I. An on-premises or off-premises licensee maintaining an inventory of at least 200 different beer labels and paying an additional fee of $240 shall be issued a refillable beer container license authorizing the licensee to fill standard refillable containers in accordance with this section.
II. The licensee shall attend a training program approved by the commission within 45 calendar days of the training program's availability. The training program shall include instructions in the sales, inspection, cleaning, and filling of standard refillable beer containers and sanitation standards for tap lines and equipment.
III. Off-premises licensees shall comply with the following:
(a) The licensee shall designate an area of the premises where at least 3 filling stations shall be permanently installed.
(b) The designated area shall be separated from customers by a counter or other barrier.
(c) Containers may only be filled by the licensee and the licensee's employees.
IV. If the commission notifies the licensee that a manufacturer objects to sales of its products in refillable containers, the licensee shall not fill any container with beer manufactured by that manufacturer.
V. The licensee may fill only standard refillable beer containers and only during hours established by the commission in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A. The licensee shall comply with sanitation standards for tap lines and containers, if established by the commission in rules.
VI. An open-evident seal or closed package shall be applied by the licensee to the standard refillable beer container after filling.
3 New Paragraph; Standard Refillable Beer Container. Amend RSA 179:33 by inserting after paragraph I the following new paragraph:
I-a. The commission shall establish specifications for standard refillable beer containers. Specifications shall include:
(a) Placement of a rectangular label of indelible white material so that the product and the licensee making the fill may be identified with erasable marker.
(b) Placement of a label containing alcohol consumption warnings, cleaning instructions, a New Hampshire logo design, and information to help locate New Hampshire brewers.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.