Freedom to Home Distill Act

Section 2(a) exempts distilled spirits produced at home distillery establishments from taxation. This is positive because it removes tax burdens for individuals making spirits at home for personal or family use.

Section 2(b) allows households with one adult to produce up to 10 proof gallons, and households with two or more adults to produce up to 20 proof gallons of distilled spirits per calendar year without paying taxes or selling them. This gives adults a clear, legal allowance to produce spirits at home for their own consumption.

Section 2(c) and Section 2(e) exempt stills used at home distillery establishments from certain notice requirements and registration requirements. This benefits individuals by cutting through red tape and government paperwork for home setups.

Section 2(g) ensures there is no criminal penalty for distilling in a home distillery establishment under specific code provisions. This protects everyday people from facing criminal charges simply for operating a home distillery within the legal limits.

Section 2(b) strictly bans selling any distilled spirits produced at a home distillery establishment, or transferring them to any person for sale. This could be viewed as a negative restriction for anyone hoping to turn their hobby into a small business.

Section 2(d) places limits on the sales of stills for home distillery establishments by requiring that the still, boiler, or other vessel has a pressure release valve, a vacuum relief valve, and a capacity of not greater than 50 gallons. This restricts the types of equipment that can be purchased and sold for home use.