(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 23-1007, Idaho Code, to the contrary, nothing shall prevent any licensed dealer, wholesaler or retailer from selling or donating unbroken packages of beer or kegs of beer to a person which has not been issued any license for the sale of alcoholic beverages in this state, for benevolent, charitable or public purposes if a permit has been issued to the person or nonprofit entity as provided in subsection (2) of this section.
(2)  Upon application to the director of the Idaho state police, the director may issue a permit authorizing the sale or dispensing of beer by a person if the director is satisfied that the proceeds, after deducting reasonable expenses incurred, will be donated for a benevolent, charitable or public purpose. The director shall prescribe the form of the application which may require:
(a)  Disclosure of names of sponsors;
(b)  Quantities and types of beer products to be used at the event;
(c)  Names of the dealer or wholesaler from whom the beer is to be received;
(d)  The retailer, if any, designated by such person or nonprofit entity to receive, store or dispense beer on behalf of the permittee;
(e)  Dates and hours during which the permit is to be effective, not to exceed three (3) consecutive days;
(f)  That the applicant submit a report to the director subsequent to the benevolent, charitable or public purpose event showing the disposition of funds from the event; and
(g)  Such other information directly related to the event and the applicant that the director may require.
The director shall collect a twenty dollar ($20.00) fee for each permit issued.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 23-1007A

  • Beer: means any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction of barley, malt and/or other ingredients in drinkable water. See Idaho Code 23-1001
  • Dealer: means a person licensed to import beer into this state for sale to a wholesaler. See Idaho Code 23-1001
  • Director: means the director of the Idaho state police. See Idaho Code 23-1001
  • Person: includes any individual, firm, copartnership, association, corporation or any group or combination acting as a unit, and the plural as well as the singular number unless the intent to give a more limited meaning is disclosed by the context. See Idaho Code 23-1001
  • Retailer: means a person licensed to sell beer to consumers at premises described in the license. See Idaho Code 23-1001
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
  • Wholesaler: means any person licensed to sell beer to retailers, wholesalers, permittees or consumers and to distribute beer from warehouse premises described in the license. See Idaho Code 23-1001
(3)  Should the director determine that an applicant, permittee or its representative is violating or has in the past violated any law pertaining to the dispensing or sale of beer by a licensed retailer relating to hours of sale, relating to restrictions concerning age provided in section 23-1013, Idaho Code, or has failed in the past to submit such information as may have been requested by the director, such permit may be summarily suspended by the director prior to hearing, or may be denied or cancelled pending a hearing.
(4)  A licensed retailer may, on behalf of the permittee, receive or store beer to be used at the event and may dispense such beer to attendees of the benevolent, charitable or public purpose event for which the permit was issued.