Beer industry exception repealed

Senators repealed an exception April 20 that allowed a Nebraska beer manufacturer also to own a beer distributorship.

LB279, introduced by Wilber Sen. Russ Karpisek at the request of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, repeals the exception but allows a beer manufacturer to have ownership interest in a beer wholesale operation for two years upon the death or bankruptcy of a wholesaler owner.

The bill passed on a 46-0 vote.