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S11342025 Regular Session

Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding licenses issued to established caterers and to provide for fees for an established caterer liquor license.

LIQUOR -- Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding licenses issued to established caterers and to provide for fees for an established caterer liquor license.

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The purpose of this legislation is to allow established caterers in Idaho to obtain liquor licenses for individual catered events, regardless of local population-based liquor license caps. This bill defines "established caterers" as businesses that have operated for at least five years and cater at least 25 events per year. It ensures that liquor sales at catered events are conducted in compliance with local licensing authority regulations and that such licenses are used strictly for catering purposes, not for operating a bar or lounge. This legislation provides an additional licensing option for established catering businesses while maintaining oversight and regulation.

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This legislation is expected to generate minimal additional revenue for the state through the collection of new licensing fees. Each established caterer will pay an annual registration fee of $150.00, and each event-specific liquor license will cost $50.00 per event. The exact fiscal impact will depend on the number of caterers who qualify and apply for these licenses. There are no anticipated additional costs to the state, as enforcement and oversight will fall within existing regulator frameworks.

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