Title 3 — Alcoholic Beverages
9 chapters · 326 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-1001 Creation — Issuance — Expiration
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(a) (1) In addition to all other existing alcoholic beverage permits authorized to be issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages, there is created a restaurant beer and wine permit, which authorizes the sale of beer, hard cider, a…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-1002 Rules
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The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division may adopt rules to carry out this subchapter, to establish appropriate application forms, permit forms, and procedures, and to do all other things necessary to implement this subchapter.
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-1003 Unauthorized sales — Penalties
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An unauthorized sale under the restaurant beer and wine permit created in this subchapter is subject to the same penalties as established for other on-premises retail permits pursuant to this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-101 Permit required
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(a) Vinous (except wines), spirituous, or malt liquors or hard cider shall not be manufactured in this state for storage or sale at retail within the state without a permit issued by the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division. (b) A person shall not sell vinous, spir…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-102 Exhibition of permit
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(a) Before commencing or doing any business for the time for which a permit has been issued, the permit shall be enclosed in a suitable wood or metal frame having a clear glass space and a substantial wood or metal back so that the whole of the permit may be seen therein. The per…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-103 Fiduciaries — Continuation of permitted business
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(a) If a corporation or copartnership holding a permit under this act shall be dissolved, or if a receiver or assignee for the benefit of creditors is appointed therefor, or if a receiver or assignee for the benefit of creditors or a committee of the property of an individual hol…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-104 Sale by fiduciaries or insurers
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(a) Any person, including an individual, partnership, association, or corporation, not otherwise a licensed dealer in alcoholic beverages, lawfully coming into possession of any alcoholic beverages as executor, administrator, trustee, or other fiduciary, as surety for or in payme…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-105 Temporary permits
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(a) (1) The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division may issue a temporary permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages within categories set out in subsection (b) of this section at a function sponsored by or for the benefit of a nonprofit organization or charitable organization.(2) A …
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-106 Alcoholic beverage sampling authorized — Definition
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(a) As used in this section, “selling unit” means the configuration of an alcoholic beverage intended for sale to consumers, including without limitation:(1) A bottle of wine holding seven hundred fifty milliliters (750 ml); and(2) A case of beer containing thirty-six (36) cans h…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-107 Delivery of alcoholic beverages
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(a) The following permit holders may deliver or cause to be delivered alcoholic beverages directly to a consumer twenty-one (21) years of age or older in a wet county or territorial subdivision during legal operating hours provided the retail permit holder is open to the public f…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-108 Alcoholic beverages with food purchase — Definitions
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(a) A restaurant holding a valid alcoholic beverage permit may sell alcoholic beverages in a sealed container during legal operating hours directly to a consumer twenty-one (21) years of age or older along with the purchase of a meal as defined in § 3-9-202:(1) At the point of sa…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-109 Expansion of outdoor dining at restaurants and bars — Definitions
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(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a restaurant or bar with a valid alcoholic beverage permit from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division may expand its outdoor dining availability at the restaurant or bar with approval from the local government zoning…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-1101 Third-party delivery permits generally
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(a) An individual, a limited liability company, a corporation, or a partnership registered to do business in this state, regardless of the residence of the ownership of the entity, may apply to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division for a third-party delivery permit. (b) A third…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-1102 Determination of delivery area
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(a) In determining whether the sale of an alcoholic beverage is legal in an area for delivery under § 3-4-1101, a holder of a third-party delivery permit or a delivery driver employed by, contracted with, or acting on behalf of the holder of a third-party delivery permit may cons…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-1103 Delivery of alcoholic beverages to a consumer
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(a) A holder of a third-party delivery permit or a delivery driver employed by, contracted with, or acting on behalf of the holder of a third-party delivery permit shall only deliver an alcoholic beverage to a person who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older after the person a…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-1104 Responsibilities of retailers
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(a) A retailer's responsibilities regarding delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a consumer are considered satisfied at the time the retailer transfers possession of an alcoholic beverage to a:(1) Holder of a third-party delivery permit; or(2) Delivery driver employed by, contrac…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-1105 Responsibilities of holders of third-party delivery permits
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The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division may enforce the requirements of this subchapter by the same administrative proceedings that apply to all other alcoholic beverage permittees for a violation of the alcoholic beverage control rules or laws of the state, including without lim…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-1106 Alcohol delivery training program
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(a) The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division shall approve an alcohol delivery training program of an applicant for a third-party delivery permit before the third-party delivery permit is issued. (b) An approved alcohol delivery training program under subsection (a) of this sectio…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-201 Number of permits restricted — Definition
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(a) The public policy of the state is to restrict the number of permits in this state to dispense vinous (except small farm wines), spirituous, or malt liquor. (b) (1) The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board shall determine whether public convenience and advantage will be promoted b…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-202 City and county licenses and taxes
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(a) The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in exercising its discretionary power shall give due regard to the ordinances and regulations of the counties and municipalities of this state. (b) All municipal corporations may license and tax the manufacture and sale of vinous (except w…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-203 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 3-4-203Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-204 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 3-4-204Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-205 Interest in other permits prohibited — Exceptions
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(a) For purposes of this section, the term “vested permits” is defined as those multiple retail liquor permits which were lawfully issued to any person, firm, or corporation prior to July 19, 1971. (b) (1) (A) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a retail liquor …
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-206 Operation of retail liquor business near church or schoolhouse prohibited — Definitions
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(a) As used in this section:(1) “Church” means a church and all immediately adjacent property owned or leased by the church that is used for church purposes; and(2) (A) “Schoolhouse” means:(i) A facility owned and operated by a public or private school or an open-enrollment chart…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-207 Ineligible persons
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(1) The following persons described in this section shall not receive a permit under this title:(1) A person who has been convicted of an excluded felony;(2) A person under twenty-one (21) years of age;(3) A person who is not a citizen or resident alien of the United States;(4) A…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-208 Applications — Procedure for acceptance and determination
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(a) Applications for new permits will be accepted by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division after the publication of new census figures if the applications are warranted within a county or subdivision thereof. (b) When it has been determined that new applications are appropriate…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-209 Applications — Contents
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(1) In addition to such other information as the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division may determine shall be furnished in any application for permits under this act, the following information shall be given under oath:(1) The name, age, and residence of each applic…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-210 Applications — Notice requirements
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(a) (1) (A) After filing an application with the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and the acceptance of the application by the director, the applicant shall publish at least one (1) time a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper of general circ…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-211 Applications — Protests
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Upon receipt by the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division within thirty (30) days of a protest against issuance of a permit by a governing official of the city or county to whom the notice of an application for permit has been mailed, the director shall not issue th…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-212 Applications — Denial
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(a) On all permit applications and administrative applications processed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, in the event that any such application is denied, one-half (½) of the stated amount of fee will be retained by the State of Arkansas to cover the costs of investig…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-213 Applications — Appeals
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Any appeal from an order of the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division or the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board shall be made to the circuit court of the county in which the premises are situated or the Pulaski County Circuit Court. Appeals shall be governed by the te…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-214 Contents of permits
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(1) A permit shall contain, in addition to any further information or material to be prescribed by the rules of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, the following:(1) The name of the person to whom the permit is issued;(2) The kind of permit and what kind of traffic in vinous…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-215 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 3-4-215Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-216 Renewal
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(a) All permits issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division authorizing the dispensing, sale, or manufacture of alcoholic beverages are renewable on or before June 30 of each calendar year for the fiscal year beginning July 1. (b) Any person holding a permit who desires to …
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-217 Transfer or assignment
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(a) No permit shall be transferable or assignable. (b) No permit shall be pledged or deposited as collateral security for any loan or upon any other condition. Any pledge or deposit and any contract providing therefor shall be void. (c) A permit issued to any person, pursuant to …
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-218 Permits restricted to permitted premises
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(a) (1) No new liquor permits shall be issued to nor shall any outstanding liquor permit be transferred to any person, firm, or corporation by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division wherein the permitted premises of the liquor permittee is operated as a part of the profit-making…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-219 Fees — Duration
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(a) Applications for permits shall be made for issuance only on January 1 or July 1 of each year. (b) Licenses issued as of January 1 will require the payment of one-half (½) the annual permit fee and the amount shall attach and operate as a lien as set forth in subsection (e) of…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-220 Duplicate permits
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Whenever a permit shall be lost or destroyed without fault on the part of the permittee or his or her agents or employees, a duplicate permit in lieu thereof may be issued by the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division in his or her discretion and in accordance with i…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-221 Transfer of permitted location
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The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board shall not authorize the transfer of a permit to dispense vinous (except small farm wines), spirituous, or malt liquor from one location to another location within a city or town located within a county having a population of two hundred thousa…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-222 Reapplication
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(a) (1) Whenever any application for any type of alcoholic beverage control permit with the exception of a private club permit being sought in an area in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is not allowed shall be denied, no application for a permit shall be accepted from that …
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-223 Diversity in ownership and financial interest
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When issuing a permit under Title 3 of the Arkansas Code, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division shall consider the benefit of competition to consumers.
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-301 Grounds for revocation
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(a) Any permit issued pursuant to this act may be revoked for cause and must be revoked for the following causes:(1) Conviction of the permittee or his or her agent or employee for selling any illegal beverages on the premises permitted;(2) For making any false material statement…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-302 Statement of causes of revocation
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(a) There shall be printed and furnished by the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division to each permittee a statement of the causes for which permits may be revoked under law. (b) The statement shall be prepared by the director and delivered to the permittee with his …
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-303 Notice — Surrender of permit
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(a) (1) Within three (3) days after a permit shall have been revoked, notice thereof shall be given to the permittee by mailing the notice addressed to him or her at the premises permitted.(2) Notice shall also be mailed to the owner of the premises permitted. (1) Within three (3…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-401 Authorization to impose fines
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In addition to all other sanctions and penalties which may be administratively imposed by the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division pursuant to the procedures outlined in this title and the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., the director sha…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-402 Classes of violations and fines — Multiple offenses
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(a) The following classes of alcoholic beverage control permit violations and fines are authorized to be levied and are established:(1) Class A permit violations: Five hundred dollars ($500) to one thousand dollars ($1,000);(2) Class B permit violations: Two hundred dollars ($200…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-403 Class A permit violations
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(1) The following acts on the part of any permittee are Class A permit violations:(1) Failure to furnish access to premises by any law enforcement officer or any authorized Alcoholic Beverage Control Division personnel or failure to cooperate or take reasonable action to assist a…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-404 Class B permit violations
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(1) The following acts on the part of the permittee are Class B permit violations:(1) Pledge, hypothecation, or use of a permit as collateral;(2) Defacing, destroying, or altering a permit;(3) Transporting controlled beverages in violation of rules or law;(4) Manufacturing, selli…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-405 Class C permit violations
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(a) The following acts on the part of any permittee are Class C permit violations:(1) Sale of controlled beverages when the permit is not posted;(2) Failure to maintain health, safety, and sanitary standards;(3) Removing or obliterating a container label or mark;(4) Consuming a c…
Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-406 Failure to pay invoices
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(a) The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division is authorized to maintain a list of permit holders who have failed to pay invoices forwarded by persons holding wholesale liquor permits as issued by the division. (b) Failure to pay an invoice shall not constitute an administrative vio…