S355 is a bill in the South Carolina Legislature (126th General Assembly): Micro-distillery tastings.

What is the status of S355?

In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary (May 7, 2026).

Sean Bennett (R, 38), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S355?

On the South Carolina Legislature website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/355.htm

South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly

South Carolina S355: Micro-distillery tastings

Q: What does S355 do?

In its own words: To amend the south carolina code of laws by amending section 61-6-1140, relating to tastings and retail sales on licensed premises, so as to modify the time during which tastings and retail sales can occur; and by amending section 61-6-1150, relating to tastings and retail sales, so as to modify the amount of liquor that can be sold to a consumer during one business day. amend title to conform b e it enacted by the general assembly of the state of south carolina: s ection 1. s ection 61-6-1140 of the s.c. code is amended to read: s ection 61-6-1140. a holder of a valid micro-distillery.

Status: In committee, May 7, 2026

What the bill says

To amend the south carolina code of laws by amending section 61-6-1140, relating to tastings and retail sales on licensed premises, so as to modify the time during which tastings and retail sales can occur; and by amending section 61-6-1150, relating to tastings and retail sales, so as to modify the amount of liquor that can be sold to a consumer during one business day. amend title to conform b e it enacted by the general assembly of the state of south carolina: s ection 1. s ection 61-6-1140 of the s.c. code is amended to read: s ection 61-6-1140. a holder of a valid micro-distillery.

From the engrossed text, May 5, 2026:

A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1140, RELATING TO TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES ON LICENSED PREMISES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE TIME DURING WHICH TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES CAN OCCUR; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1150, RELATING TO TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT OF LIQUOR THAT CAN BE SOLD TO A CONSUMER DURING ONE BUSINESS DAY. Amend Title To Conform B e it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: S ECTION 1. S ection 61-6-1140 of the S.C. Code is amended to read: S ection 61-6-1140. A holder of a valid micro-distillery or manufacturer license issued by the State may permit tastings and retail sales of the alcoholic liquors produced at the licensed premises subject to the following limitations and any other limitations provided in this subarticle: ( 1) tastings by and sales to consumers must be held in conjunction with a tour by the consumer of the on-site licensed premises and the micro-distillery or manufacturer may charge an amount in its discretion for the tour. The amount consumers are charged must be on a scale that accords with the amount of alcoholic liquors for on-premises consumption that is dispensed to consumers; ( 2) the micro-distillery or manufacturer shall establish appropriate protocols to ensure …

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South Carolina S355: Micro-distillery tastings

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