Alcoholic beverage transportation - Kentucky

Permits

Kentucky Revised Statutes 243.200: A Kentucky transporter's license may be issued to a motor carrier authorized to transact business in Kentucky by the Transportation Cabinet or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCASA) or to another person engaged in business as a common carrier. A person holding a transporter’s license may transport alcoholic beverages to or from the licensed premises of any licensee to an individual consumer if both the consignor and consignee in each case are authorized by the law of the states of their residence to sell, purchase, deliver, ship, or receive the alcoholic beverages.

Except for a common carrier that has been assigned a USDOT number issued by the FMCSA, vehicle identification signs must be placed on all vehicles transporting alcoholic beverages. The signs must include the name of the licensee and state license numbers. The driver of a vehicle transporting alcoholic beverages under a Transporter’s license must be in the possession of a copy of the license and bills of lading, consignment, or other evidence of ownership of the cargo which tally with the cargo. Failure of the driver to be in possession of these documents shall be prima facie evidence of illegal trafficking. Except for an application by a common carrier that has been assigned a USDOT number issued by the FMCSA, an application for a transporter's license must include a statement that the licensee, if issued a license, will allow any authorized department investigators to stop and examine the cargo of any truck or vehicle in which alcoholic beverages are being transported within the boundaries of Kentucky.

Fees

The Transporter's License is issued at a fee of $210. Annual renewal is required.

Bonds

No bonds are required.

Reports

All persons or entities holding a transporter's license are required to file reports with the Department of Revenue on or before the 15th of each month, covering the preceding month's transactions. Only one report may be submitted to cover each unit shipment of alcoholic beverages transported into and from the state. Each Department of Revenue report must show the state license number, the name and address of consignor and consignee, shipping date, delivery date, number of cases according to size contained in each shipment, and must be signed by an official of the company handling the shipment.

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Transportation of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products

Permits

Any person transporting cigarettes upon which Kentucky Tax has not been paid from any point within Kentucky to another point within Kentucky must have a permit in the vehicle from the Department of Tax Administration, Revenue Cabinet. To obtain the permit, carriers must submit an application form, and prove adequate recordkeeping.

Fees

$50

Other

The carrier must make regular reports to the state. Bonding may be required. The transporter must have an invoice or bill showing the name and address of the consignor and consignee, date acquired by transporter, name and address of transporter, and quantity of cigarettes together with the license number/records.