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IA SSB1147
SB
AI Summary
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Creates a new beer direct shipper permit allowing licensed beer manufacturers to sell and ship beer directly to Iowa residents aged 21+ for personal consumption, with a $25 annual permit fee
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Requires beer direct shippers to pay the existing barrel tax of $5.89 per 31-gallon barrel on all directly shipped beer, with reports due semiannually in June and December
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Limits native breweries and brewpubs to selling no more than 30,000 barrels annually through direct shipment combined with retail sales for off-premises consumption
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Renames the existing "wine carrier permit" to "alcoholic beverage carrier permit" and expands it to cover delivery of directly shipped beer in addition to wine
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Takes effect January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the sale and distribution of beer, including by providing for the direct shipment of beer, levying a barrel tax, providing fees, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
3/3/2025