An Act To Increase The Acceptable Level Of Alcohol In A Low-Alcohol Spirits Product And To Increase Availability Of Those Products

LD 1376 amends Maine law to raise the maximum alcohol content for "low-alcohol spirits products" from 8% to 15% by volume. It allows businesses licensed to sell malt liquor or wine (both on- and off-premises) to sell these products, and permits malt liquor/wine wholesalers to distribute them. This directly affects licensed beverage retailers, wholesalers, and consumers seeking lower-alcohol options that were previously restricted. The bill changes the legal definition and sales permissions without imposing new taxes or restrictions.