KOMBUCHA
- Last Action
- 2/15/2017
Actions
- 2017-02-15Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2017-02-15Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2017-02-15 (00)
Keeping Our Manufacturers from Being Unfairly taxed while Championing Health Act or KOMBUCHA
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt the production of kombucha for consumption or sale from excise taxes imposed on alcoholic beverages. Kombucha is a beverage that: (1) is fermented solely by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast; (2) contains not more than 1.25% of alcohol by volume; (3) is sold or offered for sale as kombucha; and (4) is derived from sugar, malt or malt substitute, tea, or coffee, and not more than 20% other wholesome ingredients.
Cosponsors (5)
- Cory Gardner (R-CO)
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- Michael Bennet (D-CO)
- Thomas Tillis (R-NC)
- Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Subjects
- Alcoholic beverages
- Food industry and services
- Sales and excise taxes
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.