This bill proposes significant updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning liquor licensing and the production and sale of alcoholic beverages. Key changes include the replacement of the term "manufacture" with "produce" throughout various sections, which modernizes the language and clarifies the focus on production processes. New definitions, such as "cider," are introduced, and existing terms like "spirituous liquor" are refined to include cider and other beverages, while outdated references to "bitters containing alcohol" are removed. The bill also repeals section 4-225 and modifies the application process for liquor licenses, emphasizing that businesses must demonstrate the sale of spirituous liquor is integral to their primary purpose. Additionally, the bill streamlines the protest process against license applications by allowing electronic submissions and clarifying requirements for protests. It also updates definitions related to beer and distilled spirits, ensuring consistency with section 4-101, and adjusts licensing fees and conditions for renewal. The language regarding the employment of individuals under eighteen in the sale of spirituous liquors is modified to ensure compliance with age restrictions while allowing for certain exceptions. Overall, these updates aim to modernize the liquor licensing framework, enhance clarity, and ensure better regulation of the 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