The bill amends various sections of the Kansas liquor control act, the Kansas club and drinking establishment act, and the Kansas cereal malt beverage act, with a primary focus on the licensure of cereal malt beverage retailers. It transfers the responsibility for licensing both off-premise and on-premise cereal malt beverage retailers from local cities and counties to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Department of Revenue, while still permitting local licensure. The bill also introduces new definitions for terms such as "public venue," "railway car," "restaurant," and "RV resort," and clarifies existing definitions, including adjustments to the legal age for the consumption of cereal malt beverages to 21 years, with a provision for it to revert to 18 years if certain federal provisions are repealed.

Additionally, the bill modifies the application process for cereal malt beverage licenses, establishing that applications must be submitted to the director of alcoholic beverage control rather than local governing bodies. It introduces stricter penalties for violations, including civil fines for licensees who breach regulations, and outlines the process for revoking or suspending licenses. The bill also repeals several existing statutes related to the sale and regulation of cereal malt beverages, aiming to streamline the legal framework while ensuring compliance and public safety. Overall, the amendments seek to modernize the regulations governing the sale and consumption of cereal malt beverages in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 41-102, 41-104, 41-2703, 41-2704, 41-304, 41-2601, 41-1201, 41-2701, 41-2702, 41-2901, 41-2705, 41-2706, 41-2707, 41-2708, 41-2722, 41-2721, 41-2726, 41-2730
As Amended by House Committee: 41-102, 41-104, 41-2703, 41-2704, 41-304, 41-2601, 41-1201, 41-2701, 41-2702, 41-2901, 41-2705, 41-2706, 41-2707, 41-2708, 41-2722, 41-2721, 41-2726, 41-2730