AN ACT AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL GROCERY STORES TO SELL CONNECTICUT CRAFT BEER.

HB 5567 allows grocery stores meeting specific criteria to sell Connecticut craft beer, expanding current sales options. To qualify, stores must be WIC-authorized, accept SNAP benefits for grocery items, have at least 6,000 sq ft of grocery space, and accept beverage container redemption. This bill directly affects Connecticut craft breweries by creating new retail sales channels and qualifying grocery stores. The key change modifies state law to permit these sales under the defined conditions, without altering beer pricing or taxation. It does not affect non-Connecticut beer or stores not meeting the four requirements.