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ALTERNATING PROPRIETORSHIP OPTIONS

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2021 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Joel K. Briscoe

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Senate Sponsor: ____________

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This bill amends the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act to allow for alternating
10     proprietorships for manufacturing licensees.
11     Highlighted Provisions:
12          This bill:
13          ▸     defines "alternating proprietorship";
14          ▸     permits a person to apply to a manufacturing license in connection with an
15     alternating proprietorship;
16          ▸     permits the commission to issue a manufacturing license to a person operating in an
17     alternating proprietorship under certain conditions; and
18          ▸     makes technical and conforming changes.
19     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
20          None
21     Other Special Clauses:
22          None
23     Utah Code Sections Affected:
24     AMENDS:
25          32B-11-102, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 276
26          32B-11-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 334
27          32B-11-205, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 276

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29     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
30          Section 1. Section 32B-11-102 is amended to read:
31          32B-11-102. Definitions.
32          As used in this chapter[,]:
33          (1) "Alternating proprietorship" means an arrangement in which two or more
34     manufacturing licensees take turns using the licensed premises of a winery, distillery, or
35     brewery.
36          (2) ["manufacturing] "Manufacturing license" means an alcoholic product
37     manufacturing license issued under this chapter.
38          Section 2. Section 32B-11-203 is amended to read:
39          32B-11-203. Application requirements for a manufacturing license.
40          To obtain an alcoholic product manufacturing license, a person shall submit to the
41     department:
42          (1) a written application in a form prescribed by the department;
43          (2) a nonrefundable application fee of $300;
44          (3) an initial license fee of $3,800:
45          (a) unless otherwise provided in this chapter; and
46          (b) that is refundable if a license is not issued;
47          (4) written consent of the local authority;
48          (5) a statement of the purpose for which the person has applied for the manufacturing
49     license;
50          (6) evidence that the person is authorized by the United States to manufacture an
51     alcoholic product;
52          (7) a bond as specified by Section 32B-11-207;
53          (8) evidence that the person is carrying public liability insurance in an amount and
54     form satisfactory to the department;
55          (9) a signed consent form stating that the manufacturing licensee will permit any
56     authorized representative of the commission, department, or any law enforcement officer to
57     have unrestricted right to enter the licensed premises;
58          (10) if the person is an entity, proper verification evidencing that a person who signs

59     the application is authorized to sign on behalf of the entity; [and]
60          (11) if the person plans to operate in an alternating proprietorship:
61          (a) evidence that the person is authorized by the United States to operate in an
62     alternating proprietorship; and
63          (b) a copy of the alternating proprietorship agreement; and
64          [(11)] (12) any other information the commission or department may require.
65          Section 3. Section 32B-11-205 is amended to read:
66          32B-11-205. Specific qualifications for a manufacturing license.
67          (1) The commission may not issue a manufacturing license to a person who:
68          (a) is disqualified under Section 32B-1-304; [or]
69          (b) has not met an applicable federal requirement for the operation of a winery,
70     distillery, or brewery[.]; or
71          (c) (i) plans to operate in an alternating proprietorship; and
72          (ii) has not met an applicable federal requirement to operate in an alternating
73     proprietorship.
74          (2) If a person to whom a manufacturing license is issued under this chapter no longer
75     possesses the qualifications required by this title for obtaining that manufacturing license, the
76     commission may suspend or revoke that manufacturing license.