CHAPTER 173
SB 35 – FINAL VERSION
2015 SESSION
08/03
SENATE BILL 35
AN ACT relative to the definition of wine-fortified.
SPONSORS: Sen. Carson, Dist 14; Sen. Birdsell, Dist 19; Rep. Packard, Rock 5; Rep. McKinney, Rock 5; Rep. D. Thomas, Rock 5; Rep. Webb, Rock 6; Rep. Chirichiello, Rock 6
This bill removes the word “grape” from the definition of wine-fortified.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
15-0307
08/03
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Fifteen
AN ACT relative to the definition of wine-fortified.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
173:1 Wine-Fortified; Definition. Amend RSA 175:1, LXVIII to read as follows:
LXVIII. “Wine--fortified” means [grape] wine including aperitif, marsala, muscatel, port, or sherry as traditionally defined by the industry, with an alcohol content of more than 15.5 percent, but not more than 24 percent. A fortified wine shall not be construed to include cream-based products.
173:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: June 26, 2015
Effective Date: August 25, 2015