Tex.
Alcoh. Bev. Code Section 14.04
Distilled Spirits Sampling
(a)
The holder of a distiller’s and rectifier’s permit may conduct distilled spirits samplings on the permitted premises. The permit holder may:(1)
dispense free samples; or(2)
if the permitted premises is located in an area where the sale of alcoholic beverages is legal as provided by a ballot issue approved by the voters under Section 501.035 (Issues)(b)(7), (8), or (9), Election Code, collect a fee for the sampling.(b)
A sampling event authorized by this section may not be advertised except by on-site communication or by direct mail.(c)
A person other than the holder of a permit or the holder’s agent or employee may not dispense or participate in the dispensing of distilled spirits under this section.(d)
A person authorized to dispense distilled spirits under this section may not:(1)
serve a person more than one sample of each brand of distilled spirits being served at a sampling event; or(2)
serve a sample to a minor or to an obviously intoxicated person.(e)
Sample portions served at a distilled spirits sampling event may not exceed one-half ounce.(f)
A person who receives a sample may not remove the sample from the permitted premises.(g)
Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 106, Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.
Source:
Section 14.04 — Distilled Spirits Sampling, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/AL/htm/AL.14.htm#14.04 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
