AR SB248

Clarifies definition of "supplier" to mean a manufacturer or importer of beer and light wine brands registered with the director, and excludes small breweries under the Arkansas Native Brewery Act.

Repeals obsolete 3% special excise tax on beer retail receipts that was previously deposited to the Department of Human Services Grants Fund Account.

Removes obsolete language regarding the June 30, 2007 expiration of the 3% beer excise tax and clarifies that the State Board of Education and Department of Education shall fully budget replacement general revenue for child care programs and the Arkansas Better Chance Program.

Maintains 1% special excise tax on beer retail receipts with revenues deposited to the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund as general revenue.

Changes reference from "liquor" to "alcoholic beverages" in provisions regarding large attendance facilities authorized to sell for on-premises consumption on Sundays.