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Updated: 1/2009
Status: Not Statutorily Recognized

Statute

Oklahoma presently has no legislation legalizing the production of beer in the home for personal or family use. However, Title 37 section 505 provides for the legal home production of cider and wine. Oklahoma statute 37-506(5) defines the term "Beer". Pursuant to 37-505 the manufacture, sale, possession, etc. of any alcoholic beverage except as provided for in the act is prohibited. Violation of 37-505 can result in a 30 day suspension of a state alcohol license, and/or $3,000 fine.

Discussion

Oklahoma state statute Title 37 section 505 provides that nothing shall prevent the making of cider, or of wine, not to exceed 200 gallons in any one year pursuant to a license first obtained from the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission, by simple fermentation and without distillation, if made solely for the use of the maker, his family and guests.
Several individuals in Oklahoma have attempted to introduce legislation to allow for the production of beer in the home. These efforts, while sincere, have had no effect on modifying the existing law. To date we are aware of no enforcement action by state authorities.
The current feeling among the homebrewing community in Oklahoma suggests a growing frustration with legislative reform in the area of beer production in the home for personal or family use. However, the recent influx of brew pubs in the state may aid efforts to amend section 37-505 to include the production of beer in the home.

Special Provisions

N/A

State Alcohol Beverage Control Agency

Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission (ABLE)
4545 North Lincoln Blvd., Suite 270
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
Phone: 405.521.3484
Fax: 405.521.6578

Further information

Please see file for ABLE rules and regulations, state statutes and related article.

Note: The information presented here is to the best of our knowledge and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice specific to the laws of your state.