Iowa HF57 allows direct shipment of beer, sets permit requirements, and levies a barrel tax.

Iowa HF57 establishes provisions for the direct shipment of beer within the state and to other jurisdictions, provided the recipient is at least 21 years old. The bill requires beer manufacturers to obtain a direct shipper permit, which includes an annual fee of $25. It mandates that beer containers be labeled with a warning and shipped by a permit holder. The bill also imposes a barrel tax on beer shipped directly, with specific reporting and payment requirements. The provisions take effect January 1, 2026.

Iowa HF57 allows direct shipment of beer, sets permit requirements, and levies a barrel tax.

Iowa HF57 establishes provisions for the direct shipment of beer within the state and to other jurisdictions, provided the recipient is at least 21 years old. The bill requires beer manufacturers to obtain a direct shipper permit, which includes an annual fee of $25. It mandates that beer containers be labeled with a warning and shipped by a permit holder. The bill also imposes a barrel tax on beer shipped directly, with specific reporting and payment requirements. The provisions take effect January 1, 2026.