Alcoholic beverage transportation - Arkansas

Permits

Carriers licensed by the FMCSA as for-hire common carriers may transport alcoholic beverages into and through Arkansas subject to the requirements of common carriage.

Contract carriers and private carriers (or anyone holding a manufacturer’s or wholesaler’s permit) must submit an application for a transportation permit to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division before transporting alcoholic beverages in interstate commerce through, into, or out of Arkansas.

The application will provide the following information:

1. The point of origin of the shipment; the point where the shipment will enter Arkansas; the destination of the shipment and, if the destination is outside Arkansas, the point where the shipment will leave Arkansas;
2. The approximate duration of the entire trip through Arkansas if the destination is outside Arkansas;
3. A description of the vehicle to be used for the shipment including the motor number, the license plate number, and a description of the make, model and dimensions of the vehicle;
4. The approximate number of cases or kegs expected in each shipment; and
5. If shipments are to be made on a regular basis, the schedule of the shipments expected to be followed.

If the transportation permit application is for regularly scheduled shipments, the application must be made annually and the permit will be issued for a period of one year.

If the shipment for which the application is submitted is not subject to a regular schedule, an application must be made for each shipment. The transportation permit must be carried in the vehicle during the transportation of alcoholic beverages and must be available for inspection by law enforcement or any officer of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

A manufacturer or wholesaler transporting controlled beverages in its own truck must display in letters not less than two inches high on each side of each truck the name and address of the business and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division permit number assigned to the business.

Temporary permits are not issued.

Fees

Alcoholic Beverage Transportation Permit, is $50 per application. The permit is renewable annually on or before the expiration date of June 30th at the same fee.

Bonds

Arkansas ABC Division Rules, Section 2.36: A surety bond in the amount of $2,000 must accompany each Alcoholic Beverage Transportation Permit Application.

Reports

For-hire common carriers are not required to submit reports concerning transportation of alcoholic beverages in Arkansas.

Arkansas ABC Divisions Rules, Section 2.39: All shipments of alcoholic beverages made under a transportation permit must be accompanied by a bill of lading, invoice, or other memorandum of shipment carried in the cab of the vehicle. The bill of lading, invoice, or other shipping memorandum must show the date of sale of the alcoholic beverages, the quantity, brand and size of the container of the alcoholic beverages transported, the name and address of the consignor and consignee and the permit number of the consignee.

Arkansas ABC Divisions Rules, Section 2.39: A copy of all bills of lading, invoice, or other shipping memorandum must be retained by the transportation permit holder for three years.

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