The bill establishes new provisions allowing industry representatives and licensees to donate or gift alcoholic beverages for charitable purposes, specifically for community events or fundraising efforts. Under the newly created section W.S. 12-5-406, such donations require prior approval from the relevant licensing authority and can only be made to nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code. It is specified that these donations do not constitute a sale, ensuring that the transaction remains within legal boundaries.

Additionally, the bill amends W.S. 12-5-402(a) to clarify that industry representatives are prohibited from providing money or other valuable items to retail sellers of alcoholic beverages, except as authorized in the new section 12-5-406. This amendment reinforces the regulations surrounding financial interactions between industry representatives and licensees while allowing for charitable contributions under specified conditions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 12-5-402