HSB 62

This bill concerns alcoholic beverage drink pods.3 is amended by adding a definition for “alcoholic beverage drink pods” and amending the definition of “alcoholic liquor”. “Alcoholic beverage drink pods” is defined as a sealed, plastic capsule that is not readily accessible or intended for consumption unless certain processing procedures are followed that is composed in whole or in part of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer. _____ volume but not more than percent of alcohol by volume. The definition of “alcoholic liquor” is also amended to exclude alcoholic beverage drink pods. 126B provides that the provisions of Code chapter 123 applicable to beer shall also apply to alcoholic beverage drink pods and allows a manufacturer of beer to obtain and possess alcoholic liquor for the purpose of manufacturing alcoholic beverage drink pods.13 provides that the provisions of Code chapter 123A that apply to brewers and wholesalers of beer also apply to manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverage drink pods. The bill takes effect upon enactment.