Iowa Admin. Code r. 185-5.7 - Change of ownership of a licensed premises, new license or permit required

(1) A new license or permit and a new bond and a new dramshop policy must be obtained whenever one of the following occurs:
a. When a business is sold or leased to another person.
b. When a licensee or permittee changes to another form of business, such as: sole proprietorship to a corporation; a corporation to a sole proprietorship; a sole proprietorship to a partnership; a partnership to a sole proprietorship; a partnership to a corporation; or a corporation to a partnership.
c. When a partner leaves a partnership or when a new partner is added to a partnership.
d. When a corporation name is changed due to a merger or is voluntarily changed by its owners.
e. Each time an entity obtains a seasonal license or permit.
f. When a receiver takes over the operation of an establishment.
(2) A new license or permit is not required:
a. When only the trade name of the business is changed.
b. When the stock of a corporation holding a license or permit is sold. A letter to the division listing the new owner or owners and the amount of stock held by each is required.
c. When a name of a licensee or permittee is changed by marriage, divorce, or other legal proceeding. A letter requesting the name change is required.
d. When a license or permit is transferred to another location within the jurisdiction of the local authority as allowed by rule 185-4.18 (123).

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 185-5.7
Amended by IAB September 20, 2023/Volume XLVI, Number 6, effective 10/25/2023

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