Alcohol Regulations for RAGBRAI

IOWA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIVISION

Glenwood • Atlantic

Carroll • Boone

Altoona • Grinnell

Coralvil le • Davenport

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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 ServiceLicense Transfers

Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division RAGBRAI 2011

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


Five-Day Licenses

Entire premises is outdoors

Tables &

Chairs For

25

Beer Sales Porta

ble

Bath

room

s

Entrance


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 Electronically at IowaABD.com Contact local Authority


Outdoor Service Areas

Designated, Attached Area

Joe’s Bar

Beer Garden


License Transfers

Important Information 24 Hours Minimum No Selling or Serving at Original Location Only Products Permitted by License May be Served

To Apply Electronically at IowaABD.com Contact Local Authority


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


Hours of Sale

Monday – Saturday 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Sunday8:00 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.


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.


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


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


Penalties for Violations

Sales – To – Minor Violations Criminal Fines (Against Seller)

$1,500 Criminal Fine – Licensee $500 Criminal Fine – Agent or Employee


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


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.


Laws & Regulations

Suggestions

2 Hour Shifts Servers – No drinking No Gallon Containers No More Than Two Drinks at a Time Keep Fence Intact


Questions

Contact Information Licensing Division

866-469-2223, option 1

More information can be found at IowaABD.com


Business

Alcohol Regulations for RAGBRAI