✔️ HB218
Allow liquor permit holders to discount dealcoholized wine
Current Status: In House Committee (Community Revitalization)
Summary
HB218 amends section 4301.13 of the Revised Code to allow retail liquor permit holders in Ohio to offer a 10% discount on dealcoholized wine when purchased as part of a case of wine. The bill specifies that a case consists of 6 to 12 bottles and defines dealcoholized beverage as containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume.
Rationale
The bill supports limited government intervention in pricing for dealcoholized wine, aligning with free market principles, but it still involves regulatory oversight by the liquor control commission, which may conflict with the LP and LPO's advocacy for minimal government regulation.
Risks and Concerns
- Potential for increased government control over pricing
- May set a precedent for further regulation in the alcohol market