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Nevada lawmakers plan to review two bills easing restrictions on wineries and craft breweries.

The Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee will hold hearings on the two bills Friday.

Assembly Bill 4 would repeal a state law prohibiting wineries in Clark and Washoe counties from importing wine from other states or serving alcoholic beverages on premises. 

Republican bill sponsor Pat Hickey said the bill would remove unnecessary economic barriers for wine producers.

A group of Assembly Republicans are sponsoring Assembly Bill 186, which would increase out-of-state export limits for alcoholic beverages and expand retail sales. 

The bill would also allow craft brewers to donate alcoholic beverages for charitable or nonprofit purposes. (AP)

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