A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverage control, including certificates of compliance and the issuance of class “A” wine permits to nonnative wine manufacturers, and providing fees.

This bill updates Iowa's alcoholic beverage control laws to allow out-of-state wine manufacturers to obtain class "A" wine permits without being Iowa residents. It requires manufacturers, distillers, and importers to obtain annual certificates of compliance with a $200 fee and mandates electronic submission of applications and business distribution lists. The legislation specifically creates a new category for nonnative wine manufacturers, permitting them to sell wine they personally fermented on out-of-state premises to Iowa permit holders and licensed retailers. Additionally, the bill clarifies that class "A" wine permit holders must only sell wine from manufacturers holding current certificates of compliance and establishes audit and enforcement procedures for nonnative permit holders.