Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD2160: An Act to Modify Provisions of Law Affecting Small Distilleries
Status: Failed, March 5, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Modify Provisions of Law Affecting Small Distilleries (EMERGENCY) Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203. Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative GEIGER of Rockland. Printed on recycled paper Emergency preamble.
From the introduced text:
An Act to Modify Provisions of Law Affecting Small Distilleries (EMERGENCY) Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203. Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative GEIGER of Rockland. Printed on recycled paper Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and Whereas, state regulation of and fees imposed on small distilleries have made it difficult for these businesses to thrive and have led to the closure of multiple small distilleries in the State; and Whereas, legislation aimed to provide relief for small breweries and wineries in the State from similar regulatory and financial burdens have recently been enacted; and Whereas, to prevent the closure of additional small distilleries in the State, changes to the regulatory and fee structure are urgently needed; 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, Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA c. 13 is enacted to read: …
Sponsors
- Valli Geiger (D, 42) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS in concurrence
- : Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Subjects: LIQUOR, Legislature, Senate, DISTILLERIES, Other, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Common questions
- What is LD2160?
- LD2160 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Modify Provisions of Law Affecting Small Distilleries.
- What does LD2160 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Modify Provisions of Law Affecting Small Distilleries (EMERGENCY) Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203. Reference to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative GEIGER of Rockland. Printed on recycled paper Emergency preamble.
- What is the status of LD2160?
- Failed as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (March 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored LD2160?
- Valli Geiger (D, 42).
- Where is the official record for LD2160?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2160&snum=132
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