Alcohol Regulations for RAGBRAI

Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
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Licensing Along the Ragbrai Route
There are three ways in which beverage alcohol may be lawfully sold and served along the Ragbrai route:
5-day licenses
Outdoor Service
License Transfers
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Five-Day Licenses
Types
Class B Beer – Beer & Coolers
Special Class C Liquor – Beer, Wine & Coolers
Class C Liquor – Liquor, Wine, Beer & Coolers
To Apply
Electronically at IowaABD.com
Contact Local Authority
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Five-Day Licenses
Entire premises is outdoors
Beer Sales
Tables &
Portable Bathrooms
Chairs For
25
Entrance
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Outdoor Service Areas
Important Information
Designated area (fenced, barricaded, etc.)
Attached to existing licensed premises
Only products permitted by license may be served
To Apply
Contact local Authority
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Outdoor Service Areas
Designated, Attached Area
Beer Garden
Joe’s Bar
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License Transfers
Important Information
24 Hours Minimum
No Selling or Serving at Original Location
Only Products Permitted by License May be Served
To Apply
Contact Local Authority
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Laws & Regulations
Age to Serve
18 & Older
No Exceptions
Local Ordinances Apply
Legal Drinking Age
21 & Older
ID
Use of Wristbands
If in Doubt, Do not Serve
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Hours of Sale
Monday – Saturday
6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday
8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
A Sunday sales privilege is required for selling and serving beverage alcohol on Sunday.
All servers must be at least 18 years old.
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Laws & Regulations
Intoxicated Persons
If in Doubt, NO Service
Advertising
No Brand Names on Outside of Premises or Outdoor Service Areas Under Control of Licensee.
Includes Banners, Inflatables, Etc.
All Advertisements with Brand Names Must Face the Inside of the Licensed Establishment.
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Laws & Regulations
Buying Product
Beer & Coolers: Beer Wholesaler
Wine: Wine Wholesaler
Liquor: Class E-Liquor Licensee
Tapper Wagons
Class E-Liquor Licensees: Permitted
Private Vendors: Permitted
No Beer or Wine Wholesalers
Receipt Required
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Laws & Regulations
Wholesalers May Not
Give or Pay for Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment used in Storing, Dispensing, Handling Alcohol Beverages and Food (Includes Glassware)
Extend Credit for Product
Contribute $ to Retail Licensee (Including Non-profits)
Assist with Selling/Serving Alcoholic Beverages
Violation to Both Wholesaler & Retailer
Wholesalers May
Sell Disposable Glassware
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Penalties for Violations
Sales – To – Minor Violations
Criminal Fines (Against Seller)
$1,500 Criminal Fine – Licensee
$500 Criminal Fine – Agent or Employee
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Penalties for Violations
Sales-to-minor Violations
Administrative Sanctions (Against License)
1st - $500.00
2nd - 30 – Day Suspension + $1,500
3rd – 60-Day Suspension + $1,500
4th – Revocation
No License to Person – 2 years
No License to Premises – 1 year
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Summary Suspensions
Immediate Suspension
Prevent or avoid immediate danger to public’s health, safety and welfare.
Licensee has due process rights, however, no selling or serving until final disposition of the matter.
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Laws & Regulations
Suggestions
2 Hour Shifts
Servers – No drinking
No Gallon Containers
No More Than Two Drinks at a Time
Keep Fence Intact
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Questions
Contact Information
Licensing Division
866-469-2223, option 1
More information can be found at IowaABD.com
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Alcohol Regulations for RAGBRAI

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