Southern Atlantic States

Georgia, North and South Carolina and Virginia
Note:  This is not a legal document; this is the most recent copy of the law that I could find.  It is not to be used for any more then information purposes nor should it be used for legal advice. 
Georgia

The Statute

Statue § 3-5-4 is a recent change in state law which includes lawful production of beer in the home, not to exceed 50 gallons per calendar year free from state excise tax.

Summary

§ 3-5-4 provides an excellent example of how the homebrewing community can change the law in their state.  The law was changed in 1995 to permit homebrewing, although the 50 gallon maximum is well below federal guidelines.



North Carolina

The Statute

Chapter 18B, Article 1, §18B-101 defines Malt Beverage as any beer, lager, malt liquor, ale, porter, and any other brewed or fermented beverage containing at least one-half of one percent (0.5%), and not more than fifteen percent (15%), alcohol by volume. Chapter 18B, Article 3, §18B-306 allows an individual to make, possess, and transport native wines and malt beverages for his own use and for the use of his family and guests.

Summary

§18B-306 is a provision allowing the manufacture of malt beverages for personal use.  However, no homebrew over 15% ABV is legal.
South Carolina

Summary

Since this law is fairly obscure, I went straight to the summary.  It is the opinion of the State Attorney General that beer in excess of five percent ABV may not be legally manufactured. In other words, beer with an ABV about 5% is illegal to make.
State Attorney General Opinion No. 2529 says:
"The provisions of Section 4-201 declare that all beers, ales, porter and other similar malt or fermented beverages containing not in excess of five per cent alcohol by weight are nonalcoholic. No statute has been found which states that beer with alcoholic content less than five per cent by weight cannot legally be made for home use."
"Consequently, this office is of opinion that such beer may be legally manufactured or produced for home consumption."
It appears that no clear cut law exists, so this ruling was made in consideration of the existing laws. 
Virginia

The Statute

Title 4.1, Chapter 1, § 4.1-200 says "any person may manufacture at his residence or at a gourmet brewing shop for domestic consumption at his residence, but not to be sold, dispensed or given away, except as hereinafter provided, wine or beer or both in an amount not to exceed federal law."

Discussion

Title 4.1, Chapter 1, § 4.1-200 enables the home production of beer without permit. It also authorizes judging, etc. 

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