The proposed bill aims to amend the existing laws regarding alcoholic beverages in Arkansas by establishing a new "winery private club permit." This permit would allow holders to operate a winery private club, which includes the ability to manufacture, produce, or bottle up to 10,000 cases of wine annually, store wine, and sell both on-premises and off-premises. Additionally, the permit would enable the club to serve complimentary wine samples, sell to wholesale dealers, and conduct 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 if the winery private club is located in a dry area, provided the applicant follows the necessary permit procedures. Notably, the bill states that holders of the winery private club permit are not required to serve food on the premises, which is a significant change in the requirements for such establishments.