Governor Branstad Signs Legislation Impacting PMCI Members

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed legislation addressing the sale of fireworks in the state of Iowa along with legislation pertaining to alcoholic beverage control under the purview of the Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division within the Department of Commerce. PMCI will have a full breakdown both bills in an upcoming issue of the Iowa Oil Spout. The full text of the legislation can be viewed here:

Senate File 489: An Act relating to the possession, sale, transfer, purchase, and use of fireworks, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions. This bill passed the Iowa Senate on March 21, 34-14 and the Iowa House on April 18, 56-41.

House File 607: An Act relating to alcoholic beverage control and matters under the purview of the Alcoholic Beverages Division of the Department of Commerce. This bill passed the Iowa House on March 28, 93-1 and the Iowa Senate on April 17, 50-0.