The bill establishes a regulatory framework for third-party delivery services to deliver alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages on behalf of licensed retailers in Kansas. It introduces a new third-party delivery service permit, requiring an application fee of $1,500 and stipulating that delivery personnel must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and have no felony convictions. The bill outlines the responsibilities of both the delivery service and the retailer, including compliance with training requirements, age verification, and maintaining delivery records. It also clarifies that retailers are not liable for the actions of third-party delivery services, provided they have not retained contractual responsibility for those actions.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Kansas liquor control laws, introducing a new definition for "third-party delivery service" and clarifying definitions for various alcoholic beverages. It allows retailers of cereal malt beverages to deliver these products under similar conditions as those for alcoholic liquor, mandates that all payments be finalized before delivery, and permits retailers to set order quantity limits. The bill also emphasizes the need for training programs for delivery personnel and grants the director authority to audit records and enforce compliance. It repeals several existing statutes and asserts that the Kansas cereal malt beverage act will remain the governing framework for cereal malt beverages, ensuring that local ordinances do not conflict with state law. The provisions of the bill are severable, and it will take effect immediately upon publication.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 41-102, 41-327, 41-2601, 41-1201, 41-2701, 41-2728