CHAPTER 244. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- PROHIBITIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AND REGULATIONS  


Alcoholic Beverages Generally
010. Definitions.
020. Repealed, 1986. [Repealed]
030. Soliciting orders -- When prohibited.
040. Sales for cash only.
050. "Treating" prohibited -- Exceptions -- Sampling license.
060. Licensee to purchase from and sell only to persons authorized to sell or purchase.
070. Sale to person not providing for his family prohibited.
080. Retail sales to certain persons prohibited -- Affirmative defense in prosecution for selling to a minor.
083. Licensee to display notice as to sale to minors.
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.
087. Minor may stock, arrange displays, and sell malt beverages.
090. Persons whom licensees may not employ -- Partial exception.
100. Repealed, 1974. [Repealed]
105. Gift card for alcoholic beverages to be redeemed only by persons 21 and older.
110. Retail premises to furnish clear view from sidewalk or entrance.
120. Retail premises not to be disorderly -- Acts constituting disorderly behavior.
125. Prohibition against possession of loaded firearm in room where alcoholic beverages are being sold by the drink.
130. Advertising to comply with regulations of board -- Types of advertising not prohibited.
140. Repealed, 1984. [Repealed]
150. Licensee to keep records -- Common carriers to furnish information.
160. Presence of alcoholic beverage raises presumption of intention to sell.
165. Unlawful sale and shipment by out-of-state seller directly to a Kentucky consumer -- Permissible shipments of wine into Kentucky by out-of-state small farm wineries -- Penalty.
167. Unlawful acts relating to wholesalers or distributors -- Definition of "primary source of supply."
170. Apparatus for unlawful manufacture prohibited.
180. Contraband defined.
190. Seizure of contraband -- Destruction upon conviction of defendant.
195. Title to contraband seized in dry territory to be vested in appropriate court -- Destruction of contraband upon conviction of defendant.
200. Rights of owner or lienor as to contraband -- Disposition of contraband.
Distilled Spirits and Wine
210. Nonbeverage alcohol not to be sold for beverage purposes.
220. Regulations of special licenses to be prescribed by board.
230. Federal regulations adopted relating to labeling and standards of fill -- Labeling when manufactured outside country.
235. "Kentucky" wine -- Minimum requirements for use of Kentucky products.
240. Distiller, rectifier, winery, or wholesaler not to be interested in retail premises -- Transactions prohibited.
245. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]
250. Producer or wholesaler not to furnish sign to licensee except under administrative regulations.
260. Containers that wholesaler may purchase, keep, or sell in.
270. Wholesaler to have name and license number on window or building.
280. Peddling prohibited.
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.
295. Urban-county government may set liquor sale hours -- Local option on Sunday sales in urban-county -- Licensing -- Sunday sales extension.
300. Extension of credit by retailers prohibited -- Exceptions.
310. Containers that drink retailer may keep upon premises.
320. Repealed, 1974. [Repealed]
330. Repealed, 2013. (Effective June 25, 2013) [Repealed]
340. Containers that package retailer may purchase, keep, or sell in.
350. Package retailer not to deliver nor advertise delivery.
360. Alcoholic beverage retailer to have name and license number on window.
370. Whiskey to be aged -- Exception if not labeled as Kentucky whiskey.
380. Repealed, 1998. [Repealed]
390. Repealed, 1998. [Repealed]
400. Repealed, 1998. [Repealed]
410. Repealed, 1998. [Repealed]
420. Repealed, 1998. [Repealed]
430. Repealed, 1998. [Repealed]
440. Registration of wholesalers authorized to handle particular brands.
450. Wholesaler not to act until receipt of license and distribution rights and after filing brand registration form with department.
460. Repealed, 1998. [Repealed]
461. Use of rebate coupons -- Redemption.
470. Repealed, 1998. [Repealed]
Malt Beverages
480. Sales of malt beverages when polls are open permitted in wet or moist territory -- Power of local governments to regulate -- Sunday sales.
490. Sales to persons illegally selling malt beverages prohibited.
500. Malt beverage premium prohibition -- Exceptions.
510. Adoption of labeling and advertising regulations of Bureau of Internal Revenue.
520. Repealed, 1998. [Repealed]
530. Repealed, effective July 13, 1984. [Repealed]
540. Advertising malt beverages near school or church prohibited.
550. Adulteration of malt beverages prohibited.
560. Brewer or distributor to make accurate invoice -- Refund, rebate or discount prohibited.
570. Brewer or distributor not to be financially interested in retail premises.
580. Exclusive outlets prohibited.
585. Distributor of malt beverages not to sell outside his designated territory -- Contract between distributor and supplier.
590. Brewer or distributor prohibited from offering certain inducements to retailers -- Brewer or distributor may furnish advertising matter or cleaning service to retailer.
600. Commercial bribery and other inducements unlawful.
602. Legislative Findings for KRS 244.602 to 244.606.
604. Definitions for KRS 244.602 to 244.606.
606. Contents of agreement among brewer, importer, and distributor -- Conditions for transfer of brands from brewer or importer -- Conditions for termination -- Duties -- Damages.
Products Containing Alcohol
650. Sale of confections or candies containing alcohol -- Sales to minors prohibited -- Labeling required.
Penalties
990. Penalties.
992. Medical amnesty for persons reporting an alcohol overdose.