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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 114 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Chad Brown
Abstract: Authorizes the sale of wine in 250 milliliter containers.
Present law requires all wine sold in or shipped into La. to be in containers of certain sizes.
Proposed law retains present law and authorizes the sale or shipment of wine in 250 ml containers,
and provides that a case of 250 ml containers shall consist of 24 containers.
(Amends R.S. 26:351(2)(a) and (4)(a)) Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the original bill:
1. Remove provisions related to package labeling requirements of sparkling or still wine for
direct shipment.
2. Make technical amendments.