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Relating to the issuance of five-day retail alcohol and native wine licenses, and providing fees
Sponsored by the House State Government Committee
Topics:Alcohol, cannabis & gaming
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2024
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2024
- Done: House committeeFebruary 7, 2024
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2648
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2648 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2648 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Iowa distilleries, breweries, and wine makers would be allowed to get special five-day licenses to sell their drinks at different locations. These businesses can also get regular retail licenses to sell alcohol at the same place where they make their products. There are limits on how many of these five-day licenses each type of business can use in one year.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the issuance of five-day retail alcohol and native wine licenses. Under the bill, the director of revenue may issue five-day special class “C” retail native wine licenses, for which the fee is $50. Under current law, a native distillery may be granted a class “C” retail alcohol license. Under the bill, a native distillery may be granted a class “C” retail alcohol license for the same premises licensed under a class “A” native distilled spirits license where the manufacturing of native distilled spirits occurs. Additionally, a native distillery may be granted a five-day class “C” retail alcohol license for other premises. A native distillery may be granted not more than six five-day class “C” retail alcohol licenses during a calendar year. Under the bill, a native brewery may be granted a class “C” retail alcohol license or a special class “C” retail alcohol license for the same premises licensed under a class “A” beer permit where the manufacturing of beer occurs. A native brewery may be granted not more than two class “C” retail alcohol licenses or two special class “C” retail alcohol licenses. Additionally, a native brewery may be granted a five-day class “C” or five-day special class “C” retail alcohol license for other premises. A native brewery may be granted not more than six five-day class “C” or five-day special class “C” retail alcohol licenses during a calendar year. Under current law, a person engaged in the business of manufacturing native wine may be granted a class “C” retail alcohol license or special class “C” retail native wine license. Under the bill, a person engaged in the business of manufacturing native wine may be granted a class “C” retail alcohol license or special class “C” retail native wine license for the same premises licensed under a class “A” wine permit where the manufacturing of native wine occurs. Additionally, a person engaged in the business of manufacturing native wine may be granted a five-day class “C” retail alcohol license or five-day special class “C” retail native wine license for other premises. A manufacturer of native wine may be granted not more than six five-day class “C” retail alcohol licenses or five-day special class “C” retail native wine licenses during a calendar year.
Changed since by amendment H-8216; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named February 21, 2024. On February 28, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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Lobbying
11 for · 0 against · 18 undecided · Who →
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