Iowa Administrative Code

“Operating still” means a still that is registered with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau pursuant to 27 CFR 19.75(b) in effect as of April 1, 2023, and is actively used to manufacture spirits. “Proof gallon” means a United States gallon of proof spirits, or the alcoho…

Iowa Code section 123.3(36) may sell, keep, offer for sale, or deliver their native wine subject to the following conditions: 1000.18(1) Class “A” native wine permit. A manufacturer of native wine must display the original or a copy of its class “A” native wine permit in each of …

IAB 11/12/25, effective 12/17/25.

subject to the following requirements, where applicable, prior to receiving a new or renewed license, permit, or certificate of compliance. 1000.2(1) Cleanliness of premises. The interior and exterior of the licensed premises shall be kept clean, free of litter or rubbish, painte…

“B,” class “C,” special class “C,” and class “E” retail alcohol licensees, and the licensee’s employees may fill, refill, and sell beer in a container other than the original container, otherwise known as a growler, subject to Iowa Code section 123.31A and this rule. 1000.20(1) D…

container. Class “B,” class “C,” special class “C,” and class “E” retail alcohol licensees; special class “B” and special class “C” retail native wine licensees; and a licensee’s employees may fill, refill, and sell wine or native wine in a container other than the original conta…

original container. Class “C,” special class “C” retail alcohol licensees, and special class “C” retail native wine licensees and the licensee’s employees may fill and sell mixed drinks or cocktails in a container other than the original container subject to Iowa Code section 123…

1000.23(1) Vending machines. A retail alcohol licensee is not allowed to install or permit the installation of vending machines on the licensed premises for the purpose of selling, dispensing, or serving alcoholic beverages. A vending machine is defined as a slug-, coin-, currenc…

operate a delivery service in which the person charges class “E” retail alcohol licensees a fee for picking up the licensee’s alcoholic liquor orders at the department’s warehouse and delivering the orders to the licensee’s licensed premises. This rule is intended to implement Io…

alcoholic beverages only on the licensed premises. However, the director may authorize the storage of alcoholic beverages on premises other than those covered by the license or permit. The director may allow class “D” retail alcohol licensees to store alcoholic beverages in a bon…

licensee goes out of business, the licensee may sell the licensee’s stock of alcoholic beverages to the person who is going to operate a licensed establishment in the same location. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 123.10. [ARC 9085C, IAB 4/2/25, effective 5/7…

payment of money or the delivery of the possession of property may be enforced against retail alcohol licensees, beer permittees, and wine permittees by execution pursuant to the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 626. 1000.27(1) Definitions. “Debtor,” for the purposes of this rule,…

1000.28(1) Certified funds status. If a class “E” retail alcohol licensee tenders payment for alcoholic liquor that is subsequently dishonored, the licensee will enter a certified funds status for a duration determined by the director. During the certified funds status period, th…

or the rules of the department by any employee or agent of a licensee is considered to be the act of the licensee and subjects the licensee to civil penalty, suspension, or revocation. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 123.4 and 123.49(2). [ARC 9085C, IAB 4/2/…

department must be prominently displayed in full view on the licensed premises. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 123.4 and 123.30. [ARC 9085C, IAB 4/2/25, effective 5/7/25]

1000.30(1) Suspensions by a local authority or the department. At the time of a license or permit suspension, a placard furnished by the department must be placed in a conspicuous place in the front door or window of the licensed or permitted establishment. The placard must state…

alcohol license, the local authority must notify the department in writing stating the reasons for the revocation or suspension and, in the case of a suspension, the length of time of the suspension. [ARC 9085C, IAB 4/2/25, effective 5/7/25]

the application of payments for all taxes and penalties imposed under Iowa Code chapter 123. 1000.32(1) Requirements. Class “A” and special class “A” beer permittees, class “A” wine permittees, and wine direct shipper permittees are required to file and pay taxes and related pena…

U.S. Census Bureau are recognized as being the official population of a town for the purpose of deciding the price of licenses in that town, but estimates done by the U.S. Census Bureau cannot be viewed as being the official population when deciding the price of licenses. This ru…

to prevent any county, city or town from adopting more restrictive ordinances or regulations governing licensed establishments within their jurisdiction. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 123.39. [ARC 9085C, IAB 4/2/25, effective 5/7/25]

1000.6(1) Criteria. The following criteria must be met before a “place” (as used in Iowa Code section 123.3(29)) may be licensed as a “place susceptible of precise description satisfactory to the director.” a. The place must be owned by or under the control of the prospective lic…

contiguous, outdoor area on the same property may apply for an outdoor service privilege. An outdoor service privilege allows an on-premises licensee to sell or serve the type of alcoholic beverage permitted by the license in an outdoor area. The privilege is an extension of a li…

1000.8(1) Transfer conditions. A retail alcohol license, wine permit, or beer permit may be transferred within the jurisdiction of the local authority that approved the license or permit. A licensee or permittee is only allowed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages at the transfer…

wine permit, or beer permit. Persons 16 years of age and older may sell alcoholic beverages in off-premises establishments. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 123.30 and 123.49. [ARC 9085C, IAB 4/2/25, effective 5/7/25]

with 701—Chapter 6. c. Assessed tax liabilities can be compromised and settled with the department at any time throughout the appeal process. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 123.37. [ARC 9709C, IAB 11/12/25, effective 12/17/25] This rule is intended to implem…

“Category” means the classification of an alcoholic liquor product, such as rum, vodka, or whiskey. “Delist” means the removal of products from the department’s product inventory. “Department” means the department of revenue. “Director” means the director of the department of rev…

to class “E” retail alcohol licensees. 1001.10(1) Bailment agreement. A supplier shall consent to the department’s bailment system by signing a bailment agreement prior to listing a product for sale in Iowa. 1001.10(2) Bailment fee. The department shall charge suppliers a bailmen…

assigned to one of the following listing classifications. Suppliers may indicate their preferred listing classification; however, final determination will be made by the director. 1001.2(1) Permanent. Products with a permanent listing will be available for sale by the department …

must submit a product quote for consideration by the director. 1001.3(1) Submitting a product quote. Product quotes must be submitted electronically or in a manner prescribed by the director. 1001.3(2) Product quote requirements. a. A complete product quote contains the following…

department may only be made in accordance with this rule. 1001.4(1) Product shipments into the state. Product shipments may only be made into the state of Iowa by suppliers. 1001.4(2) Product shipment locations. Product shipments may only be made to a state warehouse or to receiv…

product intended for manufacturing purposes may only be made in accordance with this rule. 1001.5(1) Product shipments into the state. Product shipments may only be made into the state of Iowa by suppliers with an appropriate certificate of compliance to manufacturers who have ob…

for each listed product. The director may adjust the maximum and minimum inventory levels. 1001.6(1) Purchase orders. Suppliers shall submit purchase orders to the department to maintain proper inventory levels. Purchase orders will be submitted electronically or in a manner pres…

1001.7(1) Permanent price changes. Suppliers may make permanent price changes to the case cost of products in any listing classification. a. The frequency at which permanent price changes may be made will be determined by the director. b. Permanent price changes shall be submitte…

may be delisted. The frequency of delisting is determined by the director. 1001.8(1) Notification. The director must notify suppliers of the decision to delist a product. The suppliers will be notified of the decision in writing electronically or in a manner prescribed by the dir…

alcohol licensee to purchase the bottled contents of a barrel-aged product along with the aging barrel. 1001.9(1) Barrel programs must be uniformly offered to all class “E” retail alcohol licensees. 1001.9(2) Suppliers may sample barrel-aged products pursuant to rule 701—1003.7(1…

to the department are met. Tax worksheet 32-007 found at revenue.iowa.gov/forms must be accurately completed and sent to the department as instructed. [ARC 9087C, IAB 4/2/25, effective 5/7/25]

waiver to import alcohol pursuant to Iowa Code section 123.10(13) must submit a completed and accurate personal importation form provided at revenue.iowa.gov/forms. 1002.2(1) Domicile. Domicile, for the purposes of establishing when an individual is “domiciled outside the state,”…

“Alcoholic liquor” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 123.3(4). For the purposes of this chapter, “alcoholic liquor” includes “native distilled spirits” as defined in Iowa Code section 123.3(34). “Beer” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 123.3(6). For the …

liquor, wine, or beer in combination with other nonalcoholic items or products. 1003.10(1) Combination packages shall not have secondary value to the retailer other than having the potential of attracting purchasers and promoting sales. 1003.10(2) Combination packages shall be de…

1003.11(1) Coupons. The act by an industry member of furnishing to consumers coupons that are redeemable at a retail establishment does not constitute a means to induce provided the following conditions are met: a. All retailers within the market where the coupon offer is made ma…

1003.12(1) Prohibition. The act of an industry member paying or crediting a retailer, directly or indirectly, for any advertising, display, or distribution service is prohibited if the act results in exclusion. Such acts include but are not limited to the following: a. Making pay…

1003.13(1) Allowable activities. a. An industry member may stock, rotate, and reset alcoholic liquor, wine or beer sold by the industry member. b. An industry member may affix prices to alcoholic liquor, wine or beer sold by the industry member at the time of delivery, provided t…

1003.14(1) An industry member may contribute to charitable, civic, religious, fraternal, educational and community entities. 1003.14(2) If such entity is conducting a special event as a retailer or in conjunction with a retailer, an industry member’s contribution shall not induce…

1003.15(1) Educational seminars. An industry member may give or sponsor educational seminars for employees of retailers either at the industry member’s premises or at the retail establishment regarding such topics as use of a retailer’s equipment, training seminars for employees …

1003.16(1) Industry members are required to keep and maintain accurate records for a three-year period regarding each of the items that may be provided to retailers in the following rules: a. 701—1003.2(123) (product displays). b. 701—1003.3(123) (retailer advertising utensils, c…

1003.17(1) An industry member is prohibited from directly or indirectly giving, selling, renting, or lending equipment, furnishings or fixtures to a retailer for use by the retailer or in the retail establishment. 1003.17(2) A prohibited indirect inducement includes but is not li…

indirectly, from providing free warehousing of products for a retailer by delaying delivery of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer beyond the time that payment for the product is received or, if a retailer is purchasing on credit, delaying final delivery of products beyond the close …

1003.19(1) Extension of credit. An industry member is prohibited from extending credit on the sale of alcoholic liquor or beer to a retailer. An industry member may extend credit to a retailer on the sale of wine for not more than 30 days from the date of the sale. 1003.19(2) Pre…

1003.2(1) Except as otherwise provided in this rule, an industry member is prohibited, directly or indirectly, from inducing a retailer to purchase any products from the industry member to the exclusion, in whole or in part, of products sold or offered for sale by other industry …

and sell any quota of alcoholic liquor, wine or beer. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 123.45 and 123.186. [ARC 9088C, IAB 4/2/25, effective 5/7/25]