A person who holds a license or permit to manufacture alcoholic beverages in this state may conduct product tastings without the issuance of another license or permit under this code if those tastings are conducted:

1. (1) as part of and under the direction of the "Go Texan" Partner Program under Chapter 46, Agriculture Code; and

2. (2) during a festival or civic celebration that:

   1. (A) has been held near-annually for at least 100 years; and
   2. (B) is at least 21 days long.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 911 (H.B. 3768), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.