Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
Manufacturers

INTRODUCTION:

A Manufacturer’s License allows the manufacture and storage of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage in Kansas and the sale of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage to distributors and non-beverage users licensed in this state and such persons outside this state as permitted by law. [K.S.A. 41-305]. See the ABC Publication “Handbook for Manufacturers” for additional information.

Any person(s) working for manufacturers as sales representatives, who work with Kansas liquor licensees and actually solicit or take orders, either in person, over the phone or electronically, for alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage from licensees, are required to obtain a salesperson permit prior to conducting any sales. [K.S.A. 41-333]. See the ABC Publication Handbook for Salespersons for additional information.

Change in Kansas Liquor Laws:

In May 2010, the Kansas Legislature has made amendments to the Kansas Liquor Control Act and the Kansas Club and Drinking Establishment Act to allow liquor licenses to change from a 1 year license term to a 2 year license term effective July 1, 2010.

When you apply for a new liquor license or renew your existing license this year, it will be for a 2 year license term instead of 1 year license term. The license fee has been adjusted accordingly.

You will have the option to either:

pay the license fee and the registration fee in full or
pay half of the license fee plus the registration fee with your application and pay the remaining half of the license fee plus a 10% surcharge within one year from the date your license was issued. Note: If you do not pay your remaining license fee and the 10% surcharge when it is due, your license will automatically be cancelled.

To read more about this legislative change and others, please read our 2010 Amendments to Liquor Laws.

OVERVIEW OF APPLICATION PROCESS:

Submit your executed application packet and supporting documentation as instructed. K.S.A. 41-319 allows the ABC 20 days to process your new or renewal license application. The time limit begins once all required documentation is received. See the Overview of the Marketing Unit's Liquor Licensing Process for Manufacturers, Warehouses, Distributors, Farm Wineries, Farm Winery Outlets, Microbreweries and Microbrewery Packaging and Warehousing Facilities for a detailed explanation of the application process.

Once the license has been approved, your company information and the Manufacturer’s License number will be posted to the ABC Active Liquor Licensee database. To view your information, go to: https://www.kdor.org/abc/licensee/

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the ABC Marketing Unit at ABC_Marketing_Unit@kdor.state.ks.us or 785-296-7015.

NEW APPLICATIONS:
The following documents and payments are required to obtain a new Manufacturer’s License:

$50.00 State registration fee
Application for Salesperson's Permit (ABC-142) (Rev. 12/09)
Appropriate license fee
Copy of your Alcohol Dealer Registration - TTB Liquor Dealer Registration (TTB F 5630.5d)
Copy of your signed and executed lease, purchase agreement contract or deed
Designation of Agent and/or Process Agent with Power of Attorney (ABC-808) (Rev. 11/09)
Escrow Bond for Liquor Licenses Issued Under the Liquor Control Act (ABC-803) (Rev. 11/09)
Financial Disclosure (ABC-801) (Rev. 11/09)
Business Tax Application Booklet (KS-1216) (Rev. 07/10)
Kansas Liquor License Application and Instructions (ABC-800) (Rev. 08/10) - REVISED
Request for Premise Approval (ABC-806) (Rev. 11/09)
Surety Bond for Liquor Licenses Issued Under the Liquor Control Act (ABC-804) (Rev. 11/09)
Zoning (ABC-802) (Rev. 11/09)

Beer Manufacturers Only - Copy of your TTB Brewer’s Notice (TTB F 5130.10)
Spirits and/or Wine Manufacturers Only - Copy of your TTB Basic Permit (TTB F 5100.24)

If your business entity type is a/an:

Individual – then you must live in the county the business is located.
Partnership – then provide a copy of your partnership agreement.
LLC or LLP – then provide a copy of your Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement and Certificate of Authority from the Kansas Secretary of State.
Corporation – then provide a copy of Certificate of Authority from the Kansas Secretary of State, Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.

RENEWAL APPLICATIONS:

The following documents and payments are required to renew your Manufacturer’s License:

$10.00 renewal State registration fee
Appropriate license fee
Kansas Liquor License Application and Instructions (ABC-800) (Rev. 08/10) - REVISED

ALL APPLICANTS:

Each salesperson who works with Kansas liquor licensees is required to obtain a Salesperson Permit prior to soliciting or taking orders, either in person, over the phone or electronically, for alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage from licensees.

The following application and payment are required to obtain a Salesperson Permit.