A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverage control, including certificates of compliance and the issuance of class “A” wine permits to nonnative wine manufacturers, and providing fees.

This bill amends Iowa's alcoholic beverage laws to allow wine producers from other states (nonnative manufacturers) to obtain a class "A" wine permit without meeting Iowa residency requirements. Nonnative manufacturers can sell wine they produced in their home state to Iowa businesses holding class "A" permits or retail alcohol licenses, provided their out-of-state facility is registered with U.S. federal authorities. The bill also updates related rules, including requiring electronic applications for business permits and a $200 annual fee for most alcohol businesses. These changes streamline access for out-of-state wine producers while maintaining federal registration and sales restrictions.