§ 123.127 — Class “A” and special class “A” beer permit application and issuance

Iowa § 123.127

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title IV: PUBLIC HEALTH
• Ch. 123: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL

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1. A person applying for a class “A” or special class “A” beer permit shall submit a
completed application electronically, or in a manner prescribed by the director, which shall
set forth under oath the following:
a. The name and place of residence of the applicant.
b. The names and addresses of all persons or, in the case of a corporation, limited liability
company, or any other similar legal entity, the officers, directors, and persons owning or
controlling ten percent or more of the capital stock thereof, having a financial interest, by
way of loan, ownership, or otherwise, in the business.
c. The location of the premises where the applicant intends to operate.
d. The name of the owner of the premises and if the owner of the premises is not the
applicant, whether the applicant is the actual lessee of the premises.
e. When required by the director, and in such form and containing such information as
the director may require, a description of the premises where the applicant intends to use
the permit, to include a sketch or drawing of the premises and, if applicable, the number of
square feet of interior floor space which comprises the retail sales area of the premises.
f. Whether any person specified in paragraph “b” has ever been convicted of any offense
against the laws of the United States, or any state or territory thereof, or any political
subdivision of any such state or territory.
g. Any other information as required by the director.
2. The director shall issue a class “A” or special class “A” beer permit to any applicant who
establishes all of the following:
a. That the applicant has submitted a completed application as required by subsection 1.
b. That the applicant is a person of good moral character as provided in section 123.3,

subsection 40. This paragraph does not apply if the applicant is the state of Iowa or a state
agency as defined in section 669.2.
c. That the applicant is a citizen of the state of Iowa or, if a corporation, that the applicant
is authorized to do business in the state. This paragraph does not apply if the applicant is the
state of Iowa or a state agency as defined in section 669.2.
d. That the applicant has filed with the department a basic permit issued by the alcohol
andtobaccotaxandtradebureauoftheUnitedStatesdepartmentofthetreasury, andthatthe
applicant will faithfully observe and comply with all laws, rules, and regulations governing
the manufacture and sale of beer.
e. That the premises where the applicant intends to use the permit conforms to all
applicable laws, health regulations, and fire regulations, and constitutes a safe and proper
place or building.
f. That the applicant gives consent to a person, pursuant to section 123.30, subsection 1,
to enter upon the premises without a warrant during the business hours of the applicant to
inspect for violations of the provisions of this chapter or ordinances and regulations that local
authorities may adopt.
g. If the person is applying for a special class “A” beer permit, that the applicant holds or
has applied for a class “C” or special class “C” retail alcohol license.

Legislative History

[C35, §1921-f102; C39, §1921.103; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, §124.8; C71, §124.8, 124.41; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §123.127]