SB1001 Summary

• Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to modify license classifications and fees for various liquor manufacturer types, including distillers, brewers, and wine makers.

• Reduces license fees for first-class and second-class wine manufacturers/makers from $1,200-$1,500 to $750-$900 for initial licenses.

• Establishes new manufacturer classes including Class 1-3 Craft Distillers and Class 1-3 Brewers with specific production limits (50,000 to 3,720,000 gallons annually depending on class).

• Requires agents and representatives of manufacturers who contact retailers to register with the State Commission, with registration forms including name, address, territory, and pricing terms.

• Prohibits home rule municipalities with populations under 1,000,000 from regulating retail alcoholic liquor delivery inconsistent with state law allowing delivery by owner, employee, or third-party contractor.