So, I am quite the nerd, and one of the things I nerd about is the law in general, and in particular the legal standing of specific things around the world, such as photography, copyright and homebrewing.
The question is pretty clear, but I would love some historical background, too, if you have it.
Before asking about maybe it would be good to consult the oracle (i.e. google):
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/government-affairs/statutes
Here in NJ, we needed a $20/year permit to homebrew. Just this year, the governor signed a law removing that permit, so we can brew up to the federal limit (100 gals/year for an individual, 200/year for a household) legally without any permits.
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