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Kentucky Revised Statutes

Chapter 244

Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. ch. 244

Alcoholic Beverages -- Prohibitions, Restrictions, And Regulations

Commonwealth of Kentucky

244.010Definitions.244.020Repealed, 1986.Repealed 244.030Soliciting orders -- When prohibited.244.040Sales for cash only.244.050"Treating" prohibited -- Exceptions.244.060Licensee to purchase from and sell only to persons authorized to sell or purchase.244.070Repealed, 2017.Repealed 244.080Retail sales to certain persons prohibited -- Affirmative defense in prosecution for selling to a minor.244.083Licensee to display notice as to sale to minors.244.085Minors not to possess or purchase liquor nor to misrepresent age -- Use of fraudulent identification -- Prohibition against minors remaining on premises where alcoholic beverages sold.244.087Repealed, 2017.Repealed 244.090Persons whom licensees may not employ -- Exceptions.244.100Repealed, 1974.Repealed 244.105Gift card for alcoholic beverages to be redeemed only by persons 21 and older.244.110Retail premises to furnish clear view from sidewalk or entrance.244.120Retail premises not to be disorderly -- Acts constituting disorderly behavior.244.125Prohibition against possession of loaded firearm in room where alcoholic beverages are being sold by the drink.244.130Advertising to comply with regulations of board -- Types of advertising not prohibited.244.140Repealed, 1984.Repealed 244.150Licensee to keep records.244.160Presence of alcoholic beverage or cannabis-infused beverage raises presumption of intention to sell.244.165Unlawful sale and shipment by out-of-state seller directly to a Kentucky consumer -- Penalty.244.167Unlawful acts relating to wholesalers or distributors.244.170Apparatus for unlawful manufacture prohibited.244.180Contraband defined.244.190Seizure of contraband -- Destruction upon conviction of defendant.244.195Title to contraband seized in dry territory to be vested in appropriate court -- Destruction of contraband upon conviction of defendant.244.200Rights of owner or lienor as to contraband -- Disposition of contraband.244.202Seizure of alcoholic beverages or cannabis-infused beverages -- Notice of violation -- Hearing.244.210Nonbeverage alcohol not to be sold for beverage purposes.244.220Regulations of special licenses to be prescribed by board.244.230Federal 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.244.240Distiller, 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.244.245Repealed, 1982.Repealed 244.250Producer or wholesaler not to furnish sign to licensee except under administrative regulations.244.260Containers that wholesaler may purchase, keep, or sell in -- Distilled spirits or wine to be kept by licensees in approved containers.244.270Wholesaler to have name and license number on window or building.244.280Peddling prohibited.244.290Sales of distilled spirits or wine when polls are open permitted in wet or moist territory -- Power of local governments to regulate -- Sunday sales.244.295Repealed, 2017.Repealed 244.300Extension of credit by retailers prohibited -- Exceptions.244.310Repealed, 2017.Repealed 244.320Repealed, 1974.Repealed 244.330Repealed, 2013.Repealed 244.340Repealed, 2017.Repealed 244.350Repealed, 2017.Repealed 244.360Repealed, 2017.Repealed 244.370Whiskey to be aged -- Exception if not labeled as Kentucky whiskey.244.380Repealed, 1998.Repealed 244.390Repealed, 1998.Repealed 244.400Repealed, 1998.Repealed 244.410Repealed, 1998.Repealed 244.420Repealed, 1998.Repealed 244.430Repealed, 1998.Repealed 244.440Registration of wholesalers authorized to handle particular brands and product names.244.450Wholesaler not to act until receipt of license and distribution rights and after filing brand registration form with department.244.460Repealed, 1998.Repealed 244.461Use of rebate coupons -- Redemption -- Retailers' loyalty cards.244.470Repealed, 1998.Repealed 244.480Sales of malt beverages when polls are open permitted in wet or moist territory -- Power of local governments to regulate -- Sunday sales.244.490Sales to persons illegally selling malt beverages prohibited.244.500Malt beverage premium prohibition -- Exceptions.244.510Adoption of labeling and advertising regulations of Bureau of Internal Revenue.244.520Repealed, 1998.Repealed 244.530Repealed, 1984.Repealed 244.540Advertising malt beverages near school or church prohibited.244.550Adulteration of malt beverages prohibited.244.560Brewer or distributor to make accurate invoice -- Refund, rebate or discount prohibited.244.570Brewer or distributor not to be financially interested in retail premises.244.580Exclusive outlets prohibited.244.585Distributor of malt beverages not to sell outside his designated territory -- Contract between distributor and supplier.244.590Brewer 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.244.600Commercial bribery and other inducements unlawful.244.602Legislative Findings for KRS 244.602 to 244.606.244.604Definitions for KRS 244.602 to 244.606.244.605Prohibition against requiring, requesting, or accepting payment of money for right to distribute brewer's or importer's malt beverages -- Exception for marketing costs.244.606Contents of agreement among brewer, importer, and distributor -- Conditions for transfer of brands from brewer or importer -- Conditions for termination -- Duties -- Damages.244.608Distribution agreements after June 29, 2021 -- Nonapplicability of KRS 244.602 to 244.606 -- Requirements for distribution agreements between microbrewer and distributor.244.609Resolution of disputes between microbrewer and distributor -- Arbitration.244.650Sale of confections or candies containing alcohol -- Sales to minors prohibited -- Labeling required.244.652Prohibition of possession, sale, or use of powdered or crystalline alcoholic beverage products.244.990Penalties.244.992Medical amnesty for persons reporting an alcohol overdose.