Non-Beverage User License and Permit

Introduction:

There are two types of non-beverage users that may purchase alcohol* or wine**. One requires a permit and the other requires a license.

* "Alcohol" means the product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted, whatever its origin, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol but does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.

**"Wine" means any alcoholic beverage obtained by the normal alcoholic fermentation of the juice of sound, ripe grapes, fruits, berries or other agricultural products, including such beverages containing added alcohol or spirits or containing sugar added for the purpose of correcting natural deficiencies.

Non-Beverage Permit:

The Non-Beverage Permit allows a school, college, hospital, sanatorium, school or other institution caring for the sick to make a one-time purchase of alcohol or wine to be used for scientific, chemical, experimental, mechanical or medicinal purposes.

If you are purchasing alcohol or wine as a manufacturing ingredient, or for any other reason, you must make application for a Non-Beverage User License.

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, 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.

Non-Beverage User License:

A Non-Beverage User means any manufacturer of products containing alcohol or wine in:

  • Patent and proprietary medicines;
  • Medicinal, antiseptic and toilet preparations;
  • Flavoring extracts, syrups and food products;
  • Scientific, industrial and chemical products; or,
  • Scientific, chemical, experimental or mechanical purposes.

A Non-Beverage User includes all laboratories using alcohol for nonbeverage purposes.

The Non-Beverage User License allows the licensee to make multiple purchases of alcohol or wine for specific quantities and use during the term of the license. The license is renewable every two years.

Religious Organizations:

Religious organizations using wine imported solely and exclusively for sacramental purposes are not required to obtain a permit or license nor is the person shipping wine to the religious organization required to be licensed. The container of wine must be clearly labeled "Wine to be used exclusively for sacramental purposes" and must be shipped or consigned to a bona fide priest, pastor, bishop, rabbi, preacher or minister of the gospel.

I Want To:

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Licensing Unit at 785-296-7015 (press option #2) or send an email to: abc.licensing@kdor.ks.gov.

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