HB1163 Summary

• Amends Arkansas alcoholic beverage laws to allow private clubs to purchase alcoholic beverages from licensed wholesalers in addition to retailers, modifying Class C permit violation provisions.

• Permits microbrewery-restaurant private clubs to purchase beer, malt beverage, and hard cider from retailers, wholesalers, and small brewers for storage and sale on premises.

• Requires private clubs to purchase alcoholic beverages, beer, and wine from licensed retailers or wholesalers as a condition for serving these beverages to members and guests.

• Allows bed and breakfast private clubs to purchase wine and beer from Arkansas licensed retail stores or licensed wholesalers for service to lodging guests.

• Maintains supplemental tax structure of 10% on gross proceeds from private club charges for preparation and serving of mixed drinks and 4% additional tax specifically for mixed drinks.