Iowa SSB3106 regulates the direct shipment of beer, including permit requirements, tax levies, and reporting obligations.

Iowa SSB3106 introduces provisions for the direct shipment of beer, including the issuance of beer direct shipper permits. Only beer manufacturers holding such permits can ship beer directly to consumers within or outside the state, subject to local laws. The bill sets an annual limit of 30,000 barrels for direct shipments by native breweries and brewpubs. It mandates that beer direct shipper permit holders file reports and pay taxes on shipped beer. The bill also outlines penalties for violations and establishes an effective date of January 1, 2027.

Iowa SSB3106 regulates the direct shipment of beer, including permit requirements, tax levies, and reporting obligations.

Iowa SSB3106 introduces provisions for the direct shipment of beer, including the issuance of beer direct shipper permits. Only beer manufacturers holding such permits can ship beer directly to consumers within or outside the state, subject to local laws. The bill sets an annual limit of 30,000 barrels for direct shipments by native breweries and brewpubs. It mandates that beer direct shipper permit holders file reports and pay taxes on shipped beer. The bill also outlines penalties for violations and establishes an effective date of January 1, 2027.