SB 697 - This act modifies provisions relating to the delivery of intoxicating liquor.

ALCOHOL CARRIER LICENSES (Sections 311.185, 311.186, & 311.420)

This act modifies provisions relating to alcohol carrier licenses issued by the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. This act repeals provisions relating to alcohol carrier licenses for shipments of wine and provides that licenses may be issued to carriers to transport intoxicating liquor directly to a resident of this state 21 years of age or older. An applicant for a alcohol carrier license shall pay a fee of $500 per year.

This act provides that all alcohol carrier licensees shall follow packaging and delivering requirements as provided in the act.

ALCOHOL DELIVERY BY RETAILERS (Section 311.187)

This act provides that any licensed retailer may deliver intoxicating liquor directly to residents of Missouri or use a third-party delivery service to deliver intoxicating liquor.

All sales for delivery shall be made on the licensed premises and shall ensure the delivery is not made to a person under the age of 21 as provided in the act.

MARY GRACE PRINGLE

Statutes affected:
Introduced (2694S.01): 311.185, 311.186, 311.187, 311.420


Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 697
Sponsor: Hoskins
Hearing Date: 4/18/2023


COMMITTEE: Emerging Issues

CHAIRMAN: Brown (16)

DATE REFERRED: 4/6/2023 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 4/6/2023



STAFF:
Ashley Bax
Jim Ertle
Heidi Kolkmeyer


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Rich Aubuchon - Retailers for Fair Competition
Don Gosen
Lynn Delean-Weber


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Tom Crawford - MO Trucking Association
Robert Pagano
Kathryn Harness - MO Beer Wholesalers Assoc
Jorgen Schlemeier