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A Would-Be Home Distiller Fights Back in Ream v. U.S. Department of Treasury
Mar 25, 2024
Robert Alt from The Buckeye Institute discusses John Ream's fight against federal laws banning home distillation. They explore the legal distinctions between brewing and distilling, state vs. federal authority in alcohol regulation, limitations of federal power, and the potential for innovation in the distilling industry with regulatory changes.
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- John Reem's lawsuit challenges federal regulations on home distilling, aiming to legalize the hobby for personal use.
- The Ream v. U.S. Department of Treasury case questions the expansive federal regulatory power over local activities.
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Challenging Current Regulations on Home Distilling
John Reem, an Ohio entrepreneur, is challenging federal regulations on home distilling, aiming to make it legal for hobbyists like himself to engage in this activity. His lawsuit against the Treasury Department questions the interpretation of the U.S. Commerce Clause, potentially leading to significant changes in federal regulation.
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