Alcoholic beverage transportation - Iowa

Permits

No special permits are needed to transport alcoholic beverages out of, through, or within Iowa.

Fees

No special fees are needed to transport alcoholic beverages out of, through, or within Iowa.

Bonds

No special bonds are needed to transport alcoholic beverages out of, through, or within Iowa.

Reports

No special reports are needed to transport alcoholic beverages out of, through, or within Iowa.

Other

Iowa Code 123.101: All common carriers who transport for hire any intoxicating liquors into the state, or from one point to another point within the state, for the purpose of delivery must keep a record book showing the full name of the consignor of each shipment of intoxicating liquor, from where shipped, the date of arrival, the quantity and kind of liquor (as shown on the package or carrier’s records), the name and location of the consignee, and the date of delivery.

Iowa Code 123.102: The record book must be open during business hours for inspection by any law enforcement officer.

Iowa Code 123.104: It is a misdemeanor for carriers to:

1. Deliver any intoxicating liquors to any person other than to the consignee.
2. Deliver any intoxicating liquors without having the delivery recorded as required above; or
3. Deliver any intoxicating liquors where there is reasonable ground to believe that the liquor is intended for illegal use.

Transportation of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products