(1) An out-of-state distiller, wholesaler, rectifier, winery, small farm winery, importer for a distillery, winery, or small farm winery, or importer of a non-United States brand of distilled spirits or wine, who is the primary source of supply, may obtain a distilled spirits and wine supplier’s license for importing distilled spirits and wine into Kentucky if it is:
(a) Licensed to do business in the state in which it is located; and

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 243.212

  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

(b) Registered with the Kentucky Department of Revenue.
(2) An entity listed in subsection (1) of this section who wishes to import more than fifty thousand (50,000) gallons of distilled spirits or wine shall:
(a) Apply for an out-of-state distilled spirits and wine supplier’s license on an application provided by the department;
(b) Submit documentation required by the application; and
(c) Pay the annual fee required by KRS § 243.030.
(3) An entity listed in subsection (1) of this section who wishes to import less than fifty thousand (50,000) gallons of distilled spirits or wine shall:
(a) Apply for a limited out-of-state distilled spirits and wine supplier’s license on an application provided by the department;
(b) Submit documentation required by the application; and
(c) Pay the annual fee required by KRS § 243.030.
(4) An out-of-state applicant shall be exempt from the notice requirements of KRS
243.360.
Effective:June 29, 2017
History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 59, effective June 29, 2017. — Created 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 121, sec. 35, effective June 25, 2013.