LIQUOR – Amends existing law to authorize liquor licensure for a distillery in certain instances.

Idaho bill S 1258 amends existing liquor laws to specifically authorize distilleries to obtain retail liquor licenses under certain conditions. The bill directly affects distillery owners and operators by allowing them to secure licenses for selling liquor by the drink, which was previously restricted under general licensing rules. Key provisions include creating exemptions for distillery employees and operations in sections governing license eligibility (23-910), distillery-specific rules (23-912), and related licensing requirements (23-944). These changes streamline licensing for distilleries without altering broader retail liquor regulations for other businesses like golf courses or ski resorts.