Updated: 9/2009
Status: Permitted
Statute
Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 7
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of this part, a private individual in the
person's own home may manufacture and possess wine or beer in an
amount not in excess of that amount annually permitted as of January 1,
1997, by federal statutes and regulations relative to household manufacture
and consumption; provided, that the wine or beer is for personal
consumption by members and guests of the household. Such wine or beer
may also be transported by the person, member or guest without being in
violation of this part; provided, that the amount being transported at any
one (1) time shall not exceed five (5) gallons.
(b) It shall be inferred that transportation of more than five (5) gallons is
for the purpose of resale or redistribution.
(c) For purposes of this section, beer means the undistilled and unfortified
product, of any name or description, of the normal alcoholic fermentation of
malt or other ingredients except grapes.
Discussion
Allows for the home manufacturer of beer as well as wine, and allows such
beer and wine to be served to and transported of up to 5 gallons at a time
by members of the household, as well as guests.