The bill amends the Nebraska Liquor Control Act to introduce new licensing provisions and modify existing regulations, including the establishment of an auction permit for auction houses to sell alcoholic liquor from defunct retailers or private collections. It also creates a wholesalers shipping license that allows out-of-state wholesalers to ship alcoholic liquor to licensed Nebraska wholesalers. The bill revises the notice method for local governing body hearings on liquor licenses and updates the obligations of primary suppliers, aiming to streamline the licensing process and enhance the regulatory framework for alcoholic beverage sales and distribution in Nebraska.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new shipping license fee of $1,000 for wholesalers and simplifies the application process by eliminating the requirement for a written application in duplicate and reducing the fingerprint submission to one set for criminal history checks. It clarifies local governing bodies' powers regarding license cancellations and revocations, mandates public notice for local hearings, and imposes a tax on shipping license holders who ship liquor without paying the required taxes. The bill also establishes new reporting requirements for manufacturers and wholesalers, creates the Winery and Grape Producers Promotional Fund to support Nebraska's wine industry, and outlines a renewal process for the primary source of supply designation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-101, 53-123.15, 53-124, 53-124.01, 53-130, 53-131.01, 53-134, 53-162, 53-165.01, 53-304
Final Reading: 53-101, 53-123.15, 53-124, 53-124.01, 53-130, 53-131.01, 53-134, 53-162, 53-165.01, 53-304
Slip Law: 53-101, 53-123.15, 53-124, 53-124.01, 53-130, 53-131.01, 53-134, 53-162, 53-165.01, 53-304