An Act Regarding Special Taste-testing Festivals

Emergency preamble. Whereas,  acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas,  the economy of the State is greatly benefitted from the promotion of tourism and the superior hospitality services available in this State; and

Whereas,  the Legislature should take advantage of any opportunity to support Maine's economy; and

Whereas,  in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §1052-B, sub-§1,  as amended by PL 2003, c. 91, §1, is further amended to read:

Sec. 2. 28-A MRSA §1052-B, sub-§2,  as enacted by PL 1999, c. 677, §2, is amended to read:

Sec. 3. 28-A MRSA §1052-B, sub-§7  is enacted to read:

Sec. 4. 28-A MRSA §1052-B, sub-§8  is enacted to read:

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.

summary

This bill amends existing law regarding special taste-testing festivals to include wine manufacturers. It specifies that a festival may be held in conjunction with a trade show, food festival or tourism exposition. It further specifies that a representative of a beer or wine manufacturer or wholesaler is authorized to pour samples at the taste-testing festival.