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Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. ch. 244 – Alcoholic Beverages -- Prohibitions, Restrictions, And Regulations | Midpage
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Kentucky Revised Statutes
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Chapter 244
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. ch. 244
Alcoholic Beverages -- Prohibitions, Restrictions, And Regulations
Commonwealth of Kentucky
244.010
Definitions.
244.030
Soliciting orders -- When prohibited.
244.040
Sales for cash only.
244.050
"Treating" prohibited -- Exceptions.
244.060
Licensee to purchase from and sell only to persons authorized to sell or purchase.
244.080
Retail sales to certain persons prohibited -- Affirmative defense in prosecution for selling to a minor.
244.083
Licensee to display notice as to sale to minors.
244.085
Minors not to possess or purchase liquor nor to misrepresent age -- Use of fraudulent identification -- Prohibition against minors remaining on premises where alcoholic beverages sold.
244.090
Persons whom licensees may not employ -- Exceptions.
244.105
Gift card for alcoholic beverages to be redeemed only by persons 21 and older.
244.110
Retail premises to furnish clear view from sidewalk or entrance.
244.120
Retail premises not to be disorderly -- Acts constituting disorderly behavior.
244.125
Prohibition against possession of loaded firearm in room where alcoholic beverages are being sold by the drink.
244.130
Advertising to comply with regulations of board -- Types of advertising not prohibited.
244.150
Licensee to keep records.
244.160
Presence of alcoholic beverage or cannabis-infused beverage raises presumption of intention to sell.
244.165
Unlawful sale and shipment by out-of-state seller directly to a Kentucky consumer -- Penalty.
244.167
Unlawful acts relating to wholesalers or distributors.
244.170
Apparatus for unlawful manufacture prohibited.
244.180
Contraband defined.
244.190
Seizure of contraband -- Destruction upon conviction of defendant.
244.195
Title to contraband seized in dry territory to be vested in appropriate court -- Destruction of contraband upon conviction of defendant.
244.200
Rights of owner or lienor as to contraband -- Disposition of contraband.
244.202
Seizure of alcoholic beverages or cannabis-infused beverages -- Notice of violation -- Hearing.
244.210
Nonbeverage alcohol not to be sold for beverage purposes.
244.220
Regulations of special licenses to be prescribed by board.
244.230
Federal regulations adopted relating to labeling and standards of fill -- Labeling when manufactured outside country.
244.235
"Kentucky" wine -- Minimum requirements for use of Kentucky products.
244.240
Distiller, rectifier, winery, or wholesaler not to be interested in retail premises -- Transactions prohibited -- Discounts in the usual course of business -- Retailer not to demand violation of this section -- Permitted activities.
244.250
Producer or wholesaler not to furnish sign to licensee except under administrative regulations.
244.260
Containers that wholesaler may purchase, keep, or sell in -- Distilled spirits or wine to be kept by licensees in approved containers.
244.270
Wholesaler to have name and license number on window or building.
244.280
Peddling prohibited.
244.290
Sales of distilled spirits or wine when polls are open permitted in wet or moist territory -- Power of local governments to regulate -- Sunday sales.
244.300
Extension of credit by retailers prohibited -- Exceptions.
244.370
Whiskey to be aged -- Exception if not labeled as Kentucky whiskey.
244.440
Registration of wholesalers authorized to handle particular brands and product names.
244.450
Wholesaler not to act until receipt of license and distribution rights and after filing brand registration form with department.
244.461
Use of rebate coupons -- Redemption -- Retailers' loyalty cards.
244.480
Sales of malt beverages when polls are open permitted in wet or moist territory -- Power of local governments to regulate -- Sunday sales.
244.490
Sales to persons illegally selling malt beverages prohibited.
244.500
Malt beverage premium prohibition -- Exceptions.
244.510
Adoption of labeling and advertising regulations of Bureau of Internal Revenue.
244.540
Advertising malt beverages near school or church prohibited.
244.550
Adulteration of malt beverages prohibited.
244.560
Brewer or distributor to make accurate invoice -- Refund, rebate or discount prohibited.
244.570
Brewer or distributor not to be financially interested in retail premises.
244.580
Exclusive outlets prohibited.
244.585
Distributor of malt beverages not to sell outside his designated territory -- Contract between distributor and supplier.
244.590
Brewer or distributor prohibited from offering certain inducements to retailers -- Brewer or distributor may furnish advertising matter or cleaning service to retailer -- Retailer not to demand violation of this section -- Sampling events not a violation of this section.
244.600
Commercial bribery and other inducements unlawful.
244.602
Legislative Findings for KRS 244.602 to 244.606.
244.604
Definitions for KRS 244.602 to 244.606.
244.605
Prohibition against requiring, requesting, or accepting payment of money for right to distribute brewer's or importer's malt beverages -- Exception for marketing costs.
244.606
Contents of agreement among brewer, importer, and distributor -- Conditions for transfer of brands from brewer or importer -- Conditions for termination -- Duties -- Damages.
244.608
Distribution agreements after June 29, 2021 -- Nonapplicability of KRS 244.602 to 244.606 -- Requirements for distribution agreements between microbrewer and distributor.
244.609
Resolution of disputes between microbrewer and distributor -- Arbitration.
244.650
Sale of confections or candies containing alcohol -- Sales to minors prohibited -- Labeling required.
244.652
Prohibition of possession, sale, or use of powdered or crystalline alcoholic beverage products.
244.990
Penalties.
244.992
Medical amnesty for persons reporting an alcohol overdose.