The bill establishes a new tavern and entertainment liquor license in Wyoming, allowing specific establishments to serve alcoholic beverages while ensuring that their primary revenue comes from food services and entertainment. Under the new provisions, applicants must demonstrate that at least 60% of their revenue is derived from these sources rather than from the sale of alcoholic or malt beverages. Additionally, the bill outlines requirements for license renewal, including the submission of an annual report detailing gross sales categorized by food and entertainment versus alcoholic beverage sales. The annual license fee is set between $1,500 and $10,500, and the licenses cannot be sold or transferred.

The bill also amends existing definitions related to liquor licensing, introducing the term "tavern and entertainment establishment" to describe venues where food and beverages are sold for on-premises consumption, with a focus on entertainment and food sales. The licensing authority is granted the discretion to determine what types of entertainment qualify for the new license. The bill mandates that the liquor division and the department of revenue create necessary rules for implementation, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2023, except for certain sections that become effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-1-101