Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 011 - Revenue Dept › Sub-Agency 0007 - Liquor Distribution › Chapter 20 - LIQUOR DIVISION METHODOLOGY › Section 20-11 - Commercial Importation And Storage Of Alcoholic Beverages

Current through July 13, 2024
(a.) License Required. No person,
				partnership, limited liability company, or corporation shall be allowed to
				import alcoholic beverages, other than malt beverages, into Wyoming and store
				them within the state unless a license shall have first been issued, except as
				otherwise provided by
				W.S.
				12-3-101(d).
(b.) License May be Granted. A license may be
				granted by the Division for the commercial importation and storage of alcoholic
				beverages in Wyoming to any qualified person, partnership, limited liability
				company, or corporation of this state. The alcoholic beverages, other than malt
				beverages, shall be sold by the licensee exclusively to the Division, and to no
				other person, firm, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability
				partnership or corporation within this state; nor shall any retail sales or
				deliveries be made by a licensee.
(c.) Annual License Fee. The annual fee for
				the license is set by statute with the privilege of renewal from year to year
				unless otherwise revoked or suspended for cause.
Each applicant for a license shall submit to the Division a
				  statement under oath stating that the applicant will maintain a warehouse
				  within Wyoming and identifying all products which the applicant proposes to
				  import and store within Wyoming.
(d.) Applicant to Comply with Applicable
				Federal and State Requirements. Applicants shall comply with all applicable
				federal statutes and regulations as well as the Wyoming Alcoholic Beverage
				Statutes, Rules and Regulations.
(e.) Duration of License. A license for the
				commercial importation and storage of alcoholic beverages in Wyoming shall be a
				personal privilege, good for one (1) year from date of approval by the Division
				unless sooner suspended or revoked.
All applications and fees for renewal shall be filed with the
				  Division forty- five (45) days prior to the date of expiration.
(f.) Conditions of License. Upon
				issuance of a license, the licensee shall comply with the following terms and
				conditions:
Any alcoholic beverages being stored by the licensee in
				  Wyoming shall not be stored in any place other than that designated upon the
				  application for license, unless written notification has been given to the
				  administrator of the Division.
Any alcoholic beverages being stored by the licensee shall
				  not be removed from storage except for transfer to the Division or for
				  interstate shipment upon twenty-four (24) hours advance written notification to
				  the Division.
The Division shall have the right to order the licensee to
				  provide any purchase, shipping, or inventory information, and the right to
				  enter and inspect any premises in which alcoholic beverages are being
				  stored.
No licensee shall furnish, rent, give, or lend any money or
				  anything of value to any owner, proprietor, licensee, agent, or employee of any
				  retail liquor or malt beverage establishment.
No licensee shall furnish, rent, give, lend, or sell to any
				  retailer at cost or below cost any equipment, fixtures, or supplies.
The licensee shall at all times maintain accurate and current
				  records concerning purchases, receipts, and shipments, and shall within
				  forty-eight (48) hours prior to importation of any alcoholic beverages into
				  Wyoming, submit to the Division copies of all original invoices, shipping
				  manifests, and bills of lading.