Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SB251

Introduced
2/14/23  
Refer
2/15/23  

Caption

Providing sampling rules for alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages for spirits distributors, wine distributors and beer distributors in regard to the amount of products used for samples for distributors, retailers and club and drinking establishment licensees.

Impact

The legislation modifies existing laws related to the wholesale purchase, importation, and distribution of alcoholic beverages, specifically amending K.S.A. 41-306, 41-306a, and 41-307. Among the changes, it introduces a streamlined process for distributors when sampling their products, which can help to enhance operational efficiency. By clarifying sampling rules, the bill seeks to ensure that all distributors operate under uniform standards, thereby potentially reducing confusion and ensuring better adherence to state regulations.

Summary

Senate Bill 251 aims to establish new regulations concerning the sampling of alcoholic beverages by distributors in Kansas. It specifically addresses spirits, wine, and beer distributors, mandating specific practices for the withdrawal and provision of samples. The bill seeks to regulate who may receive samples and the manner in which they may be distributed, aiming to prevent abuses in alcohol sampling practices and ensuring compliance with state laws governing the distribution of alcoholic beverages. This includes stipulations regarding sample sizes and restrictions on serving samples to minors, thereby prioritizing responsible practices.

Contention

Despite the intentions behind SB251, there may be points of contention among stakeholders involved in the alcoholic beverage industry. Some distributors may argue that the new regulations could impose additional burdens on their operations, particularly regarding compliance and the logistics of sampling practices. Conversely, public health advocates may support the bill for its aim to regulate the distribution of samples more strictly, thereby addressing concerns about underage drinking and the irresponsible promotion of alcohol consumption. Balancing the interests of businesses with public health concerns is likely to be a key focus in debates surrounding the bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SB1723

Alcoholic beverages; providing exception for wine and spirits wholesalers and beer distributors. Emergency.

KS HB2059

Exempting charitable raffle prizes of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages from the Kansas liquor control act, the club and drinking establishment act and the Kansas cereal malt beverage act; amending the spirits, wine and beer distributors law regulating samples; requiring monthly remittance of gallonage taxes regarding special order shipping of wine; allowing businesses to sell cereal malt beverage by the drink on Sundays without requiring that 30% of the gross receipts of such businesses be derived from the sale of food; permitting food establishments to allow dogs in outside areas on the premises and food establishments that are microbreweries to allow dogs in outside and inside areas on the premises notwithstanding certain provisions of the Kansas food code; amending the common consumption area law to permit rather than require roads be blocked and allowing designation of such areas by signage.

KS HB38

In licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for applications for hotel, restaurant and club liquor licenses and for application for distributors', importing distributors' and retail dispensers' licenses.

KS SB1679

Relating to the authorization of distributors to provide malt beverage products to retailers for authorized sampling purposes.

KS HB885

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses.

KS HB2843

Alcoholic beverages; beer distributors; storage of alcohol; transporting to licensed retailers; brand label registration; emergency.

KS HB2843

Alcoholic beverages; beer distributors; storage of alcohol; transporting to licensed retailers; brand label registration; emergency.

KS HB39

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses.

KS SB56

Authorizing home delivery of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage by licensed retailers, drinking establishments and third-party delivery services.

KS HB371

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for license districts, license period and hearings, for issuance, transfer or extension of hotel, restaurant and club liquor licenses, for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses and for malt and brewed beverages retail licenses.

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