The bill proposes the repeal of the excise tax on malt beverages and amends various sections of the law regarding the importation of alcoholic beverages for personal use. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for licensed malt beverage wholesalers to report and pay state excise tax on imported products. Additionally, the bill specifies that an excise tax will no longer be assessed on malt beverages, while maintaining the tax on other alcoholic liquors, such as wine and spirituous liquors.

Furthermore, the bill updates the limitations on the personal importation of alcoholic beverages into Wyoming, allowing individuals to transport specific quantities of alcoholic liquors, wine, and malt beverages without the need to pay state excise taxes. It also clarifies the authority of inspectors to confiscate untaxed alcoholic liquors and outlines the procedures for handling such items. The effective date for the implementation of this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-2-201, 12-2-302, 12-3-101, 12-3-102