The proposed bill amends Arkansas law regarding alcoholic beverages by establishing a new "winery private club permit." This permit allows holders to operate a winery private club, which includes the ability to manufacture, produce, or bottle up to 10,000 cases of wine per year, store wine, and sell both on-premises and off-premises. Additionally, the permit enables the serving of complimentary wine samples to members and their guests, selling wine to wholesale dealers, and conducting wine-tasting events for educational or promotional purposes.

The bill specifies that the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division can issue this permit even in dry areas, provided the applicant follows the necessary permit procedures. Notably, the winery private club permit holder is not required to serve food on the premises, which differentiates it from other types of alcohol permits. This legislation aims to enhance the wine industry in Arkansas by providing more flexible operational guidelines for wineries.