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New Law for
Oregon Breweries |
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One of the new laws that took effect in Oregon in 2016
requires businesses holding a liquor license to maintain
liquor liability insurance of not less than $300,000 or
maintain a bond with a corporate surety authorized to
transact business in this state in the anmount of not less
than $300,000.
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Businesses are required to meet this new requirement in
order to provide coverage for injuries suffered by persons
by reason of the conduct of intoxicated persons who were
served alcoholic beverages on licensed premises while
visibly intoxicated.
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This new requirement apply to full on-premises sales
licenses, limited on-premises sales licenses and
brewery-public house licenses. It also apply to temporary
sales licenses, special events winery licenses, special
events grower sales privilege licenses, special events
brewery-public house licenses, special events brewery
licenses and special events distillery licenses if the
event that is licensed is open to the public and attendance
at the event is anticipated to exceed 300 individuals per
day.
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The requirements of this section apply to winery licenses,
brewery licenses and grower sales privilege licenses unless
they submit an affidavit that states that the licensee will
not allow consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises
at the time they submit for a license or renewal.
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Failure to comply with these new requirements will result in
a suspension or refusal to renew a license.
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There are also new fees.
The annual or daily license fee and the minimum bond
required of each class of license under this chapter are as
follows:
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License
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Fee |
Minimum Bond |
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Brewery, including Certificate of Approval |
$500 |
$1,000 |
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Winery |
$250 |
$1,000 |
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Distillery |
$100 |
None |
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Wholesale Malt Beverage and Wine |
$275 |
$1,000 |
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Warehouse |
$100 |
$1,000 |
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Special Events Winery License |
$10 per day |
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Brewery-Public House, including Certificate of
Approval |
$250 |
$1,000 |
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Limited On-Premises Sales |
$200 |
None |
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Off-Premises Sales |
$100 |
None |
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Temporary Sales
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$50 per day |
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Grower Sales Privilege License |
$250
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$1,000 |
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Special Events Brewery License |
$10 per day |
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Special Events Winery License |
$10 per day |
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Special events grower sales privilege license
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$10 per day |
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Special events brewery-public house license |
$10 per day |
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Special events distillery license
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$10 per day |
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The fee for a certificate of approval is $175. Special
certificates of approval are valid for a period of 30 days.
The fee for a special certificate of approval is $10.
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The annual license fee for a full onpremises sales license
is $400. No
bond is required for any full on-premises sales license.
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The annual license fee for a full on-premises sales license
held by a nonprofit private club or held by a nonprofit or
charitable organization that is registered with the state,
is $200.
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The annual fee for a wine self-distribution permit is $100,
and the minimum bond is $1,000.
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Sources:
House Bill 4053
By Wendy
Stewart
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