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Infused and Pre-mixed Drinks

Iowa law allows on-premises liquor licensees to mix, store, and dispense mixed drinks, cocktails and alcohol infusions which are not for immediate consumption.

Alcohol

Minors & Alcoholic Beverages

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Alcohol

Employing 16 and 17 Year Olds

Retailers operating as a restaurant can employ 16 year olds to sell/serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption during restaurant serving hours.

Sales, Use & Excise Tax
Alcohol

Beer Distributor Reimbursement and UPC Upload Processes Under the Amended Bottle Bill

Guidance regarding Senate File 2378, a bill that made changes to Iowa’s beverage container deposit and redemption law, commonly known as the “bottle bill.”

Alcohol

Personal Importation of Alcoholic Beverages

This guidance provide clarification on the personal importation of alcoholic beverages into the state of Iowa.

Alcohol

Trade Spending

Learn about Trade Spending: the practice of industry members promoting their brand by purchasing alcoholic beverages for consumers.

Alcohol

Third-Party Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages

Learn about the applicable state regulations regarding third-party delivery of alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol

Reporting Requirements for Native Wineries, Native Breweries, Brewpubs, and Liquor Manufacturers

Reporting requirements for native wineries, native breweries, brewpubs, and liquor manufacturers effective July 1, 2019.

Alcohol

Alcohol Beverage Sampling

Guidance to provide clarification on the practice of sampling.

Alcohol

Alcohol Beverage Tastings by Industry Members

Guidance to provide clarification on the practice of industry member-conducted tastings.

Alcohol

Alcohol Beverage Tastings by Retailers

Guidance to provide clarification on the practice of retailer-conducted tastings.

Alcohol

Taxable and Non-taxable Sales Transactions by Native Wineries

For Iowa native wineries, learn more about the types of sales transactions that are, and are not, subject to the state’s wine gallonage tax.

Alcohol

THC and CBD in Alcoholic Beverages

Learn about the applicable state regulations and federal guidance regarding the use of THC and CBD in alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol

Quantity Discounts for Alcoholic Liquor Purchases

Guidance on the practice of offering a quantity discount for alcoholic liquor purchases by class E liquor license holders.

Alcohol

Open Containers and Immediately-Adjacent Locations

Retail alcohol license holders that allow for on-premises consumption may allow a customer to carry an open container of alcohol off of the licensed premises...

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