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IA HSB79
SB
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
State Government
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AI Summary
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Modifies the definition of "canned cocktail" to specify the alcohol component must be primarily composed of alcoholic liquor, and expands "mixed drink or cocktail" to include beverages composed of wine or beer
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Authorizes special class "C" retail alcohol licensees and special class "C" retail native wine licensees to sell mixed drinks or cocktails for off-premises consumption, provided the beverage does not contain alcoholic liquor
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Permits the state of Iowa and state agencies to obtain retail alcohol licenses, exempting them from good moral character and Iowa citizenship/business authorization requirements
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Changes how license fees are determined for premises outside city limits by using the nearest incorporated city based on the address assigned by the United States Postal Service, rather than geographic proximity
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Division I (definitions and license authorizations) takes effect upon enactment; Division II (fee determinations) applies to licenses issued or renewed on or after November 10, 2025
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 470.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 470.
2/19/2025