Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 243.250 (2026)

Business authorized by quota retail drink license -- Restrictions on

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purchasing. (1) A quota retail drink license shall authorize the licensee to purchase, receive, possess, and sell distilled spirits and wine at retail by the drink for consumption on the licensed premises, or off-premises consumption pursuant to KRS 243.081. The licensee shall purchase distilled spirits and wine only from licensed wholesalers, except for purchases made pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. (2) (a) The holder of a quota retail drink license may purchase distilled spirits and wine by the package from licensees authorized to sell distilled spirits and wine at retail, but only if those distilled spirits and wine have first gone through the three (3) tier system. (b) Any purchase made pursuant to this subsection shall: 1. Only be sold by the drink for consumption on the licensed premises or off-premises consumption pursuant to KRS 243.081; 2. Be reported quarterly on a form prescribed by the department; and 3. Include a copy of each receipt of purchase. (c) The holder of a quota retail drink license shall not purchase at retail more than: 1. Nine (9) liters of distilled spirits per month; and 2. Nine (9) liters of wine per month. Effective: June 27, 2025 History: Amended 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 130, sec. 4, effective June 27, 2025. -- Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 20, sec. 5, effective March 15, 2021. -- Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 62, sec. 64, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 16, effective July 15, 2014. -- Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 121, sec. 69, effective June 25, 2013. -- Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 125, sec. 6, effective July 12, 2012. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 522, sec. 8, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1978 Ky. Acts ch. 194, sec. 16, effective June 17, 1978. -- Amended 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 136, sec. 1. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 2554b-123.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1960–2012 · leading case: Fort Mitchell Country Club v. Lamarre, 394 S.W.3d 897 (Ky. 2012).

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Fort Mitchell Country Club v. Lamarre, 394 S.W.3d 897 (Ky. 2012). · cites it 2× “” KRS 243.250. As a result, the Club could sell alcohol for consumption on its premises only.”

City of Newport v. Tye, 335 S.W.2d 340 (Ky. Ct. App. 1960). “” The business authorized by the two types of retail drink licenses, as set forth in the ordinance is almost identical with that provided by KRS 243.250, which governs the state license.”

City of Ashland v. Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control Bd., 982 S.W.2d 210 (Ky. Ct. App. 1998). “240; and KRS 243.250. In sum, not only is there no such creature as a malt beverage “package license,” statutory, administrative and common usage of the term “package license” is limited to distilled spirits and wine.”

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