The bill would allow Ohioans 21-years and older to make, drink and serve moonshine, as long as they don't charge for it.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new bill introduced to the Ohio Senate would allow Ohioans to make and consume moonshine.
"The no moonshine laws are leftover from prohibition, and they weren't put in place for people's safety so much or to stop individuals," Trueheart said."They were put in place to stop organized crime like Al Capone." "It's a fun hobby and it's something you can share with your friends, which makes it even better," Trueheart said.
Ohio wouldn't be the first state to legalize moonshine production. People living in Alaska, Arizona, Massachusetts and Missouri are all allowed to make moonshine for personal consumption. Benza isn't sure why the bill was introduced this early into the General Assembly, considering it would impact a very niche group of people. He theorized it may be a way to also start chipping away at some of state licensing criteria.
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