Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License - Food Retailers

SB 75 allows qualifying food retailers to purchase Class A liquor licenses from existing license holders or apply directly to local licensing boards under specific conditions. To qualify, a food retailer must sell certain grocery items (like fresh produce, meat, and dairy), operate in at least 3,200 square feet, and maintain a 300-foot distance from schools or places of worship. The bill requires purchases to occur at "fair market value" and limits newly licensed retailers to selling only beer or beer/wine (not full liquor), with local boards issuing the appropriate license type based on available options. This change specifically affects large grocery retailers seeking to sell alcohol without needing to build new facilities, while maintaining existing restrictions on chain stores and supermarkets. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.