Provide for an auction permit and a wholesalers shipping license and change other provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act

LB 478 creates new licensing options under Nebraska's Liquor Control Act. It establishes an auction permit allowing auction houses to sell alcoholic liquor at auction - specifically for items previously sold to defunct retailers or private collections. The bill also introduces a "wholesalers shipping license," enabling out-of-state wholesalers to ship directly to Nebraska licensed wholesalers, along with separate licenses for manufacturers and retailers shipping directly to consumers. Fees for these licenses fund state funds (General Fund or promotional accounts), and the law updates reporting requirements and definitions, such as defining "vintage wine" as 10+ years old. This directly affects auction houses, wholesalers, manufacturers, and retailers seeking new sales or shipping pathways.