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(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not exceed one-half ounce.(f) A person who receives a sample may not remove the sample from the permitted premises.(g) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 106, Sec. 6, eff.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.Tex. Alco. Bev. Code § 14.04
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 611,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 106,Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/2013.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 106,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2013.Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 31, Sec. 2, eff. 5/13/2009.