Iowa HSB79 amends the fee determination for certain retail alcohol licenses and expands the definition of "mixed drink or cocktail.

Iowa HSB79 modifies the fee determination for class "B", class "C", special class "C", and class "E" retail alcohol licenses. The bill now bases the applicable fee on the population of the nearest incorporated city, as determined by the address assigned by the United States postal service. If the premises is located in an unincorporated town, the town is treated as if it is a city. This change applies to licenses issued or renewed on or after November 10, 2025. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "mixed drink or cocktail" to include alcoholic beverages composed of wine or beer.

Iowa HSB79 amends the fee determination for certain retail alcohol licenses and expands the definition of "mixed drink or cocktail.

Iowa HSB79 modifies the fee determination for class "B", class "C", special class "C", and class "E" retail alcohol licenses. The bill now bases the applicable fee on the population of the nearest incorporated city, as determined by the address assigned by the United States postal service. If the premises is located in an unincorporated town, the town is treated as if it is a city. This change applies to licenses issued or renewed on or after November 10, 2025. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "mixed drink or cocktail" to include alcoholic beverages composed of wine or beer.