Iowa Code r. 701-1003.6 - Tasting
(1)
Restrictions.
a. The amount
of product served per person during a tasting shall be limited to the
following:
(1) No more than two
one-half-of-one-fluid-ounce tastes of any brand of alcoholic liquor.
(2) No more than two one-fluid-ounce tastes
of any brand of wine.
(3) No more
than two two-fluid-ounce tastes of any brand of beer.
(4) No more than two two-fluid-ounce tastes
of a mixed drink or cocktail as defined in Iowa Code section
123.3.
b. Product shall not be served to, or allowed
to be consumed by, any consumer who is under legal age, intoxicated, or
simulating intoxication.
c. Product
served during a tasting shall not be served by persons under 18 years of
age.
d. Product served by an
industry member shall be limited to the brands the industry member
represents.
(2)
Tastings conducted by an industry member. An industry member
may conduct a tasting on licensed and unlicensed premises, subject to the
requirements and restrictions provided in this rule.
a.
Licensed premises.
(1) A tasting may be conducted on licensed
premises where alcoholic beverages are sold or served.
(2) A tasting shall be limited to the types
of alcoholic beverages available for purchase as authorized by the license or
permit.
(3) A tasting shall be held
during the hours in which alcoholic beverages may be legally sold or
served.
(4) An industry member may
provide snack foods or hors d'oeuvres for the participants at the tasting. An
industry member may also purchase food at no more than the ordinary retail
price from the license or permit holder on whose premises the tasting is being
held.
(5) Product served during a
tasting shall either be obtained from the respective wholesaler or purchased at
no more than the ordinary retail price from the license or permit holder on
whose premises the tasting is being held.
(6) Any product or food remaining at the end
of a tasting shall be removed from the licensed premises by the industry
member.
b.
Unlicensed premises.
(1) A tasting
of wine or beer may be conducted in an unlicensed public place unless
prohibited by Iowa Code section
123.46(2) or
an applicable ordinance or regulation of the local authority.
(2) A tasting of alcoholic liquor, wine, or
beer may be conducted in an unlicensed private place as defined in Iowa Code
section 123.3.
(3) A tasting of alcoholic liquor is
prohibited in an unlicensed public place.
(4) Wine and beer served during a tasting
shall be obtained from the respective wholesaler.
(5) An industry member may provide snack
foods or hors d'oeuvres for the participants at the tasting.
(6) Any product or food remaining at the end
of a tasting shall be removed from the premises by the industry
member.
(3)
Tastings conducted by a retailer. A retailer licensed or
permitted for on- or off-premises consumption may conduct a tasting, subject to
the requirements and restrictions provided in this rule.
a. Product served during a tasting shall be
served by a retailer, the retailer's employees or agents, or an industry member
who has the explicit consent of the retailer.
b. A tasting shall be limited to the types of
alcoholic beverages available for purchase as authorized by the license or
permit.
c. A tasting shall be held
during the hours in which alcoholic beverages may be legally sold or
served.
d. Product served during a
tasting shall be legally obtained by the retailer as prescribed by Iowa Code
chapter 123.
e. An off-premises
license holder may conduct a tasting when there is no charge for product or
access.
f. Food may be provided by
the retailer for the participants of a tasting.
(4)
Recordkeeping. An
industry member shall keep and maintain records in accordance with rule
701-1003.16(123).
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 123.186.
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