KRS 243.220: Premises that may not be licensed -- Exemption.

No license shall be issued for any premises unless the applicant for the license is

the owner of the premises or is in possession of the premises under a written

agreement or a permit for a term of not less than the license period. A direct shipper

license applicant shall be exempt from the requirements of this section, and shall

instead follow the requirements as set forth in KRS 243.027.