The proposed bill aims to modernize Arizona's liquor regulatory statutes by updating terminology and clarifying definitions. It replaces the term manufacture with produce to reflect contemporary practices in the industry. The bill also introduces interim permits for license applicants, allowing for greater flexibility in the licensing process, and clarifies that licenses for expired or canceled premises can qualify for these permits. Additionally, it allows licensed farm wineries to sell wine made from grapes grown in federally recognized viticultural areas in Arizona, enhancing their operational scope. Moreover, the bill seeks to repeal the requirement for compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration food safety rules for certain producers and excludes nonbeverage products from liquor regulations. It updates definitions for terms such as cider, malt liquor, and spirituous liquor to align with industry standards. The bill also grants cities and towns the authority to levy taxes on spirituous liquor sales at their discretion. Overall, these changes aim to enhance regulatory clarity and provide more operational flexibility for businesses in the liquor industry.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 4-101, 4-201, 4-203, 4-203.01, 4-205.02, 4-205.04, 4-205.08, 4-205.10, 4-209, 4-212, 4-214, 4-221, 4-222, 4-223, 4-225, 4-226, 4-244, 42-3001, 42-3352, 42-3355, 4-241, 28-5201, 4-205.05, 4-205.03, 4-202, 4-210, 4-206.01, 4-203.07, 4-203.06, 4-205.13, 4-201.01, 4-207, 4-112, 4-243.03, 4-203.03, 4-203.04, 4-244.04, 4-118, 4-205.12, 4-213, 4-244.05, 4-250.01, 36-2801, 4-203.02, 13-3401, 38-1113, 13-3112, 4-229, 5-301, 4-249, 44-7111, 44-7101, 42-3052
Senate Engrossed Version: 4-101, 4-201, 4-203, 4-203.01, 4-205.02, 4-205.04, 4-205.08, 4-205.10, 4-209, 4-212, 4-214, 4-221, 4-222, 4-223, 4-225, 4-226, 4-244, 42-3001, 42-3352, 42-3355, 4-241, 28-5201, 4-205.05, 4-205.03, 4-202, 4-210, 4-206.01, 4-203.07, 4-203.06, 4-205.13, 4-201.01, 4-207, 4-112, 4-243.03, 4-203.03, 4-203.04, 4-244.04, 4-118, 4-205.12, 4-213, 4-244.05, 4-250.01, 36-2801, 4-203.02, 13-3401, 38-1113, 13-3112, 4-229, 5-301, 4-249, 44-7111, 44-7101, 42-3052
House Engrossed Version: 4-101, 4-201, 4-203, 4-203.01, 4-205.02, 4-205.04, 4-205.08, 4-205.10, 4-209, 4-212, 4-214, 4-221, 4-222, 4-223, 4-225, 4-226, 4-244, 42-3001, 42-3352, 42-3355, 4-241, 28-5201, 4-205.05, 4-205.03, 4-202, 4-210, 4-206.01, 4-203.07, 4-203.06, 4-205.13, 4-201.01, 4-207, 4-112, 4-243.03, 4-203.03, 4-203.04, 4-244.04, 4-118, 4-205.12, 4-213, 4-244.05, 4-250.01, 36-2801, 4-203.02, 13-3401, 38-1113, 13-3112, 4-229, 5-301, 4-249, 44-7111, 44-7101, 42-3052