Reforming licenses related to sale of alcohol and nonintoxicating alcohol products
What changed between versions
Eliminated the requirement for social, fraternal, and for-profit private clubs to have been in operation for two years before applying for a license.
Permitted wineries and farm wineries to sell hard cider in wine growlers when licensed as a private wine venue or alcohol manufacturer.
Allowed Class A retail dealers to apply for up to six free nonintoxicating beer floorplan extensions per year.
Repealed the specific licenses for private hotels, resort hotels, golf clubs, food trucks, food courts, bakeries, caterers, and various sports venues, replacing them with consolidated categories.
Mandated that all private club types, private wine venues, and taverns must use an approved age verification system.
Authorized private venue restaurants and alcohol manufacturers to sell and deliver craft cocktail growlers for off-premises consumption.
Eliminated the proration of license fees for Class A and B retail dealers and private club types.
Created new, broader license categories including 'Private Accommodation' (for hotels, B&Bs, and short-term rentals) and 'Private Venue' (covering restaurants, bars, and event spaces) to replace the eliminated specific licenses.
Adjusted license fees for various entities, including increasing fees for some private clubs and establishing new fee structures for consolidated license types.