Finally, brewers to be legal
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aiptasia
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Welcome to the 19th century! 
Maybe MS should have a talk with AL?...!
Progress, finally! If this gets signed into law, I think that means only one state to work on next.
A few years ago, I never thought that Utah would ok homebrewing but it surprised me that they legalized it before MS.
I realize that the law will only allow homebrewing where alcohol is legal. I'm not familiar with MS, but I know in much of the south that there are plenty of dry counties. Is this true of MS as well?
A few years ago, I never thought that Utah would ok homebrewing but it surprised me that they legalized it before MS.
I realize that the law will only allow homebrewing where alcohol is legal. I'm not familiar with MS, but I know in much of the south that there are plenty of dry counties. Is this true of MS as well?
JeepDiver
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There are several, and even more towns that are dry when the county is wet, or towns that are wet, when the county is dry.
Carlscan26
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And the bill doesn't allow taking your beer to a friends house for a party or dinner, etc.
Hey,it's a start anyway...!
JeepDiver
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You do realize, that CA doesn't allow that either don't you? Or do you just want to knock on someone without knowing the facts about your own state?
JeepDiver
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http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/government-affairs/statutes/california
Any beer manufactured pursuant to this section may be removed from the premises where manufactured for use in competition at organized affairs, exhibitions or competitions, including homemakers' contests, tastings, or judgings.
Notice there is nothing in there about a friends house, dinner party, etc
KYchemBrewer
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I thought Carter legalized home brewing during his term 30+ years ago. Am I wrong?
Carlscan26
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unionrdr said:
True!
"Hey guys. I'd like to have a beer tasting at your house. I am bringing homebrew to be tasted."
Bam. There you go. Legal.
Carlscan26
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JeepDiver said:
Dude - crack open a brew and step down a notch. Yes I'm aware of that and I wasn't knocking the OP or making some claim that CA has a better law - I'd like to see that loosened here too. Give me a break - two posts calling me out because I pointed out a limitation?
At a federal level. But states still have the right to not allow it. I think only two states are still holdouts- AL and MS.
Even so, there are some bizarre state laws (like the one quoted above) where "home"brew is not to be consumed outside of the home. so, you can't take it to your cabin or out on your boat, or over to the neighbor's to share.
In some states, it's allowed but only up to 50 gallons per year. In some states, you're not allowed to give any away- but in some states you can gift 10 gallons per year to a person.
Check the laws in your own state to make sure you're aware of the laws in your area. The AHA has great links to the current regulations in each state.
So.... Federal law overrides state laws when state law ALLOWS something (ie.... marijuana).
But, State law overrides Federal law when state law PREVENTS something (ie.... brewing beer).
????
Well, yes, if you put it that way!
States can't give MORE than the federal law alllows, but they can restrict to less.
As was mentioned, there are plenty of states that have dry counties, or dry cities, where you can't even purchase alcohol. That's a local law, not federal.
I am glad they are making progress.... Cheers! Sounds like a good reason to have a brew day and make a commemorative beer
BrewKnurd
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When you get down to it, laws are to restrict what can be done. If it's not restricted, it's legal. Therefore, states can be more restrictive, because it's not in conflict with federal law, it's just above and beyond the restrictions of federal law.
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