This bill amends Section 23-1003 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the licensing of brewers, dealers, and wholesalers involved in the sale of beer. Key changes include the revision of the term "licensee" to "license" in the context of application fees, and the allowance for brewers producing fewer than 30,000 barrels of beer annually to sell at retail from their main production brewery and up to two remote locations, rather than just one. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these brewers are not required to hold a wholesaler license for sales at their brewery or remote locations, provided they meet certain conditions, such as maintaining a physical presence in Idaho for at least five years and not having a history of license violations.

The bill also establishes that wholesalers must file a written notice with the director detailing the geographic territory for distribution, which cannot be altered without mutual consent. If a wholesaler sells beer outside this designated territory, the affected dealer or wholesaler can seek an injunction from a district court to prevent such sales. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 23-1003