OLR Bill Analysis

HB 6473

AN ACT EXPANDING THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR FARM WINERIES.

SUMMARY:

This bill extends the hours farm wineries can offer the retail sale and tasting of wine by allowing them to close at 9: 00 p. m. instead of 8: 00 p. m. every night. Under current law, their hours of operation are 11: 00 a. m. to 8: 00 p. m. on Sundays, and 10: 00 a. m. to 8: 00 p. m. on all other days.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2009

COMMITTEE ACTION

General Law Committee

Joint Favorable