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HF 2648Signed by Governor · April 19, 2024

Relating to alcoholic beverage licenses, including native distilled spirits alternating proprietorships and the issuance of five-day retail alcohol and native wine licenses, and providing fees

Sponsored by the House Ways and Means (successor To Hsb 594) Committee

Topics:Alcohol, cannabis & gamingTaxes

Same legislation: HF 2445

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2024
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 21, 2024
  3. Done: House committeeMarch 6, 2024
  4. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 19, 202495–0
  5. Done: Senate committeeApril 3, 2024
  6. Done: Passes the SenateApril 9, 202445–1
  7. Done: To the GovernorApril 19, 2024
  8. Done: Signed into lawApril 19, 2024

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What’s in it

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.

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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.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named March 25, 2024. On March 27, 2024 it recommended passage. [].

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§123.176§123.34§123.43A§123.45

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Lobbying

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