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Alcoholic Beverage Control - Manufacturer License

INTRODUCTION:

A Manufacturer’s License allows the manufacture and storage of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage in Kansas and the sale of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage to distributors and non-beverage users licensed in this state and such persons outside this state as permitted by law. [K.S.A. 41-305]. See the ABC Publication “Handbook for Manufacturers” for additional information.

Any person(s) working for manufacturers as sales representatives, who work with Kansas liquor licensees and actually solicit or take orders, either in person, over the phone or electronically, for alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage from licensees, are required to obtain a salesperson permit prior to conducting any sales. [K.S.A. 41-333]. See the ABC Policy Memorandum 2003-1 Salesperson Permits for additional information.

CHANGE IN KANSAS LIQUOR LAWS

In May 2010, the Kansas Legislature has made amendments to the Kansas Liquor Control Act and the Kansas Club and Drinking Establishment Act to allow liquor licenses to change from a one year license term to a two year license term effective July 1, 2010.

When you apply for a new liquor license or renew your existing license this year, it will be for a two year license term instead of one year license term. The license fee has been adjusted accordingly.

You will have the option to either:

pay the license fee and the registration fee in full or
pay half of the license fee plus the registration fee with your application and pay the remaining half of the license fee plus a 10 percent surcharge within one year from the date your license was issued. Note: If you do not pay your remaining license fee and the 10 percent surcharge when it is due, your license will automatically be cancelled.

To read more about this legislative change and others, please read our 2010 Amendments to Liquor Laws.

OVERVIEW OF APPLICATION PROCESS:

Submit your executed application packet and supporting documentation as instructed. K.S.A. 41-319 allows the ABC 20 days to process your new or renewal license application. The time limit begins once all required documentation is received.

Once the license has been approved, your company information and the Manufacturer’s License number will be posted to the ABC Active Liquor Licensee database. To view your information, go to: https://www.kdor.org/abc/licensee/

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the ABC Marketing Unit at ABC.Marketing.Unit@kdor.ks.gov or 785-296-7015.

NEW APPLICATIONS:

The following documents and payments are required to obtain a new Manufacturer’s License:

$50 State registration fee
Appropriate license fee
Copy of your Alcohol Dealer Registration - TTB Liquor Dealer Registration (TTB F 5630.5d)
Copy of your signed and executed lease, purchase agreement contract or deed
Designation of Agent and/or Process Agent with Power of Attorney (ABC-808) (Rev. 07/11)
Escrow Bond for Liquor Licenses Issued Under the Liquor Control Act (ABC-803) (Rev. 07/11)
Financial Disclosure (ABC-801) (Rev. 07/11)
Business Tax Application Booklet (KS-1216) (Rev. 06/11)
Kansas Liquor License Application and Instructions (ABC-800) (Rev. 07/11)
Request for Premise Approval (ABC-806) (Rev. 07/11)
Surety Bond for Liquor Licenses Issued Under the Liquor Control Act (ABC-804) (Rev. 07/11)
Zoning (ABC-802) (Rev. 07/11)
Beer Manufacturers Only - Copy of your TTB Brewer’s Notice (TTB F 5130.10)
Spirits and/or Wine Manufacturers Only - Copy of your TTB Basic Permit (TTB F 5100.24)
If your business entity type is a/an:
- Individual – then you must live in the county the business is located.
- Partnership – then provide a copy of your partnership agreement.
- LLC or LLP – then provide a copy of your Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement and Certificate of Authority from the Kansas Secretary of State.
- Corporation – then provide a copy of Certificate of Authority from the Kansas Secretary of State, Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.

RENEWAL APPLICATIONS:

The following documents and payments are required to renew your Manufacturer’s License:

$10 renewal state registration fee
Appropriate license fee
Kansas Liquor License Application and Instructions (ABC-800) (Rev. 07/11)

ALL APPLICANTS:

Salesperson Permit

Kansas Manufacturer employees or agents who are located and working in Kansas and solicits sales or takes orders for sales of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage from Kansas distributors or other licensees must obtain a Kansas Salesperson Permit.

The following application and payment are required to obtain a Salesperson Permit.

Salesperson Permit Application and Agreement (ABC-142) (Rev. 07/11)
$10 Salesperson Permit Fee

Packaging and Warehousing Facility Permit

The Packaging and Warehousing Facility permit is available to any manufacturer or supplier of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage, whether licensed in this state or any other state. Packaging and Warehousing Facility permits are valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually.

A Packaging and Warehousing Facility permit allows:

The transfer of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage to the licensed premises of a packaging and warehousing facility for the purpose of packaging or storage, or both;
the sale and transfer from the licensed premises of a packaging and warehousing facility to the licensed premises of a spirits, wine or beer distributor licensed in Kansas or to a Kansas supplier; and,
the transfer from the licensed premises of a packaging and warehousing facility to another state.

Go to our Packaging and Warehousing Facility Permit page to apply for a permit or renew your existing permit.

BRAND REGISTRATION AND LABEL APPROVAL:

Brands to be sold in Kansas must be registered and each label must be approved prior to sale to the Kansas distributors.

Kansas Map (ABC 1005) (Rev. 07/05)
Manufacturers’ Application & Instructions for Brand Registration and Label Approval (ABC-1030) (Rev. 07/11)
Manufacturers’ Franchise Agreement (ABC-1032) (Rev. 11/08)

REQUIRED REPORTS:

This report is required even if you have not manufactured any products. It must be completed by any person or firm not located in the State of Kansas who receives alcoholic liquor from a licensed Kansas manufacturer.

Alcohol & Spirits Monthly Gallonage Tax Return and Report (ABC-273) (Rev. 07/11)

This report must be completed by any person or firm not located in the State of Kansas who receives alcoholic liquor from a licensed Kansas manufacturer.