REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30445 / S1120
Idaho utilizes a population-based method to regulate the density of retail liquor-by-the-drink licenses. This
system has come to be known as the “quota system.” Unintentionally, this system has created a speculative
market for liquor licenses. This legislation will end that speculative opportunity for licenses issued after July
1, 2023, because they will no longer have that transfer option. Realizing that current quota license holders may
have a significant investment in their license, the bill will allow current quota licensees to sell their license one
time. Thereafter, those licenses will also be non-transferable. Through attrition we can correct this flaw in the
current licensing model. .
FISCAL NOTE
There will be no immediate impact to the general fund, however, funding to the Idaho State Police – Alcohol
Beverage Control (ABC) unit will be impacted over time but because the decline will be gradual it is impossible
to quantify. For perspective, ABC currently charges a 10% transfer fee based upon the sales price of quota
licenses. Funding to ABC from those quota licenses sold has averaged $488,000 over the past five years.
Contact:
Senator Jim Guthrie
(208) 332-1348
Representative Brent Crane
(208) 332-1058
Representative Dustin Manwaring
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 03/16/2023, 10:29 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 23-903