HB 210 — Alcohol: Expands Liquor Licenses and Doubles Tasting Events
The bill seeks to revise limits on retail dealer licenses, expands tasting events, and updates rules on license transfers.It seeks to allow individuals to hold more than two retail dealer licenses in counties that collected at least $750 million in tax revenue during the most recent fiscal year. The number of additional licenses a person can hold will gradually increase, starting with one extra license before July 1, 2026, and adding one more each year until reaching seven extra licenses by July 1, 2032.
It also clarifies that retail license holders can transfer their license to a new location if they meet legal requirements. For the new, additional licenses, transfers are only allowed within the same county.
The bill also seeks to double the number of tasting events liquor stores can host, from 52 to 104 per year. Stores can hold up to two events per week, following existing rules on serving limits, time restrictions, and local government notification.
