Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
Manufacturers
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 Publication Handbook for Salespersons for additional information.
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. See the Overview of the Marketing Unit's Liquor Licensing Process for Manufacturers, Warehouses, Distributors, Farm Wineries, Farm Winery Outlets, Microbreweries and Microbrewery Packaging and Warehousing Facilities for a detailed explanation of the application process.
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.state.ks.us or 785-296-7015.
NEW APPLICATIONS:
The following documents and payments are required to obtain a new Manufacturer’s License:
- $50.00 State registration fee
- Application for Salesperson's Permit (ABC-142) (Rev. 09/09)
- 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. 08/09)
- Escrow Bond for Liquor Licenses Issued Under the Liquor Control Act (ABC-803) (Rev. 08/09)
- Financial Disclosure (ABC-801) (Rev. 08/09)
- Business Tax Application Booklet (KS-1216) (Rev. 08/09)
- Kansas Liquor License Application (ABC-800) (Rev. 08/09)
- Request for Premise Approval (ABC-806) (Rev. 08/09)
- Request to Sell Inventory (Rev. 08/09)
- Surety Bond for Liquor Licenses Issued Under the Liquor Control Act (ABC-804) (Rev. 08/09)
- Zoning (ABC-802) (Rev. 08/09)
- 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:
- $10.00 renewal State registration fee
- Appropriate license fee
- Kansas Liquor License Application (ABC-800) (Rev. 08/09)
ALL APPLICANTS:
Each salesperson who works with Kansas liquor licensees is required to obtain a Salesperson Permit prior to soliciting or taking orders, either in person, over the phone or electronically, for alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage from licensees.
The following application and payment are required to obtain a Salesperson Permit.
- Salesperson Permit Application and Agreement (Rev. 09/09)
- $10 Salesperson Permit Fee
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. 04/08)
- Manufacturers’ Franchise Agreement (ABC-1032) (Rev. 11/08)
MONTHLY REPORT:
This report is required even if you have not manufactured any products.
OTHER FORMS:
RELATED LINKS :
- Active Brands database
- DISCUS (Distilled Spirits Council of the United States)
- Industry Notices
- Liquor Licensee and Supplier Information
- Salesperson Permits
- Secretary of State's Office
- Statutes, Regulations and Handbooks
- TTB Application Packets (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau)
