Sponsor Statement for CSHB 411(FIN)

This legislation adds a winery licensee under AS 04.11.491(a)(2) and (b)(2). Additionally, it adds a winery licensee with an additional stipulation prohibiting sales to only persons licensed under this title or in another state or country.

By adding this language, an individual could seek a local-option election in any city to ban liquor licenses except a winery, as would be allowed under this amended statute.

When the statute is amended and a local-option election held, the individual would then apply for their winery license and agree to have the Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC Board) ban retail sales under the license in that particular city. The ABC Board has the authority to impose limitations on licenses as per AS 04.11.395.

The individual would then have the privilege of selling to persons/entities holding a valid Alaska liquor license. This small change will create many business opportunities, while preserving the integrity of alcohol control.

Continued economic development is essential in our village communities if they are to further their goals of self-sufficiency. The State of Alaska needs to persist in expanding opportunities for the establishment of production and marketing cooperatives.

Revised March 23, 1998

Sponsor Statement for HB 411

This legislation adds a winery licensee under AS 04.11.491(a)(2) and (b)(2).

By adding this language, an individual could seek a local-option election in any city to ban liquor licenses except a winery, as would be allowed under this amended statute.

When the statute is amended and a local-option election held, the individual would then apply for their winery license and agree to have the Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC Board) ban retail sales under the license in that particular city. The ABC Board has the authority to impose limitations on licenses as per AS 04.11.395.

The individual would then have the privilege of selling to persons/entities holding a valid Alaska liquor license. This small change will create many business opportunities, while preserving the integrity of alcohol control.

Continued economic development is essential in our village communities if they are to further their goals of self-sufficiency. The State of Alaska needs to persist in expanding opportunities for the establishment of production and marketing cooperatives.