MO HB1354

Repeals 32 existing sections of Missouri liquor law and replaces them with 11 new sections, consolidating and simplifying the licensing structure for intoxicating liquor sales

Creates new license duration options: three-year licenses (for businesses with 10+ years continuous operation in Missouri and clean records), one-year licenses, and special event permits (up to 14 days or single day)

Eliminates most statutory restrictions on hours of sale, including removing the 1:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. weekday closure requirement and Sunday sales restrictions that previously limited sales to 9:00 a.m. to midnight

Requires criminal background checks on all applicants for liquor licenses before issuance

Repeals numerous specialized license categories including entertainment district licenses, convention trade area permits, resort licenses, boat/vessel licenses, and various Sunday sales permits, replacing them with a simplified unified licensing framework