HF 2368 (LSB 5944HV (2) 86)

HOUSE FILE 2368

BY  COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT

(SUCCESSOR TO HF 2156)

A BILL FOR

An Act requiring a comprehensive study on alcoholic beverage control.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL —— COMPREHENSIVE STUDY.
   1.  The alcoholic beverages division of the department of commerce, in collaboration with the office of the attorney general and interested stakeholders, shall conduct a comprehensive study concerning alcoholic beverage control, to include consideration of the manner of properly balancing appropriate regulation of the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of alcoholic liquor, wine, and beer in this state with emerging trends in the industry.
   2.  In conducting the study, the division shall consider, among any other relevant issues the division identifies for study, issues relating to the three-tiered system as it impacts the ability of manufacturers and retailers to meet changing marketplace conditions and business opportunities, the marketing of beer, wine, and alcoholic liquor manufactured in this state, and the manner of licensing and regulating liquor licensees and wine and beer permittees in this state.
   3.  The division shall submit an interim report on the study, including any findings and recommendations, to the general assembly by December 31, 2016. The division shall submit a final report on the results of the study, including any findings and recommendations, to the general assembly by January 31, 2017.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with

the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill requires the alcoholic beverages division of the department of commerce, in collaboration with the attorney general and interested stakeholders, to conduct a comprehensive study concerning alcoholic beverage control, and to submit to the general assembly an interim report on the study by December 31, 2016, and a final report by January 31, 2017.