Bill > SB272

This bill amends the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act by modifying license fees for various alcoholic beverage-related licenses issued by the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission. The key change involves creating a tiered fee structure for distiller licenses based on production volume, with a lower fee of $320.00 for distilleries producing 2,500 cases or less in the last calendar year, and a higher fee of $3,125.00 for those producing more than 2,500 cases. The bill also standardizes the terminology by replacing the abbreviated "ABLE" with the full "Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE)" throughout the document. The legislation maintains the existing comprehensive list of license types and their associated fees, which covers everything from brewery and winery licenses to retail and special event licenses. The bill includes additional administrative fees for certain licenses, such as a $500 fee for mixed beverage licenses, and specifies that most licenses are valid for one year, with employee licenses being valid for two years. The amendment will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing ample time for businesses and the ABLE Commission to prepare for the new fee structure.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb272&Session=2600