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Kentucky · Snapshot 09/05/2026

KRS 243.212: Distilled spirits and wine supplier's license authorizing importation

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  1. KRS Chapter 243

of distilled spirits and wine -- Nonresident entities eligible for license --

Licenses and limited licenses -- Exemption from notice requirements of

KRS 243.360.

(1) An out-of-state distiller, wholesaler, rectifier, winery, small farm winery,

importer for a distillery, winery, or small farm winery, or importer of a

non-United States brand of distilled spirits or wine, who is the primary source of

supply, may obtain a distilled spirits and wine supplier's license for importing

distilled spirits and wine into Kentucky if it is:

(a) Licensed to do business in the state in which it is located; and

(b) Registered with the Kentucky Department of Revenue.

(2) An entity listed in subsection (1) of this section who wishes to import more than

fifty thousand (50,000) gallons of distilled spirits or wine shall:

(a) Apply for an out-of-state distilled spirits and wine supplier's license on an

application provided by the department;

(b) Submit documentation required by the application; and

(c) Pay the annual fee required by KRS 243.030.

(3) An entity listed in subsection (1) of this section who wishes to import less than

fifty thousand (50,000) gallons of distilled spirits or wine shall:

(a) Apply for a limited out-of-state distilled spirits and wine supplier's license

on an application provided by the department;

(b) Submit documentation required by the application; and

(c) Pay the annual fee required by KRS 243.030.

(4) An out-of-state applicant shall be exempt from the notice requirements of KRS

243.360.

Collected 2026-09-05T20:52:53Z. Source file · JSON

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