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IA HF140

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Megan Hess Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new alcoholic liquor direct shipper license ($25 annual fee) allowing licensed distillers to ship spirits directly to Iowa residents aged 21 and older for personal use
  • Manufacturers producing 150,000 proof gallons or fewer annually may ship unlimited quantities; larger producers are limited to 9 liters per person per calendar year
  • Requires licensees to remit 50% of the wholesale price to the Department of Revenue and submit monthly reports detailing shipments, recipients, prices, and federal tax filings
  • Renames the existing "wine carrier permit" to "alcoholic beverage carrier permit" ($100 annual fee) to cover delivery of both wine and spirits under direct shipment programs
  • Takes effect January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

A bill for an act providing for the direct shipment of alcoholic liquor, providing fees, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 761, HF 993, HF 2354.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 761.

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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