Idaho Bills

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding licenses issued to city restaurants.

This legislation establishes a new type of city restaurant liquor license, allowing cities to issue licenses to restaurantsregardlessof population limits, provided that at least 60% of their revenue comes from food sales. It includesregulationstoensuretheseestablishmentsoperateprimarilyasdiningvenues,notbars,andallowsfood halls to qualify under the same revenue requirements. The bill aims to support local economic opportunities, restaurant businesses while giving cities greater control over liquor licensing for dining establishments.

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.

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.