Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-101

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Permit required

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(a) Vinous (except wines), spirituous, or malt liquors or hard cider shall not be manufactured in this state for storage or sale at retail within the state without a permit issued by the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division. (b) A person shall not sell vinous, spirituous, or malt liquors or hard cider in this state, except as provided in this act. However, the provisions of this act shall not apply to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of wines in this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 691,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1935, No. 108, Art. 3, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 14105; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-302.

(a) Vinous (except wines), spirituous, or malt liquors or hard cider shall not be manufactured in this state for storage or sale at retail within the state without a permit issued by the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.

(b) A person shall not sell vinous, spirituous, or malt liquors or hard cider in this state, except as provided in this act. However, the provisions of this act shall not apply to the manufacture, sale, and distribution of wines in this state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 691,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1935, No. 108, Art. 3, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 14105; A.S.A. 1947, § 48-302.

Status: in_force

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