Transfer Of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses

01. Events Not Implicating the One Transfer Law Restriction. When any of the events occur pursuant to Sections 23-908(5)(a), (b), (d), and (e), 23-903(16-18), Idaho Code, a person must apply with ABC pursuant to Section 23-905, Idaho Code, within sixty (60) days. (7-1-25) a. The owner must give written notice to the agency within thirty (30) days of the termination of the license lease per Section 23-903(17), Idaho Code. (7-1-25) b. Any licensee that elects to apply the provisions of Section 23-903(18), Idaho Code, must notify ABC of such declaration via the lease agreement submitted with the application for transfer to the lessee. (7-1-25) 02. Transfer Fees if Applicable. Options to purchase an incorporated city liquor license shall submit the required transfer fee when the application to transfer occurs. A refund may be requested if the option to purchase is not exercised at the end of the term. (7-1-25) 03. Authorization to Transfer. Any person applying to renew or transfer an alcohol beverage license who was not the licensee at the applicable premises for the preceding year, must submit with the application to renew or transfer, a written Affidavit of Release of License form signed by the current licensee. (7-1-25) 04. Temporary Permits. When application for transfer of an alcoholic beverage license has been made, the Alcohol Beverage Control Bureau, in its discretion, may authorize issuance of a temporary permit during the review of the application, during which time the applicant for transfer may conduct business as a temporary permit holder. The permit holder must comply with pertinent statutes and rules. Any sanctions are the responsibility of the permit holder. Acceptance of the permit constitutes a waiver of any defenses by the permit holder. The permit holder is not a licensee, and is not entitled to administrative due process. The Alcohol Beverage Control Bureau may withdraw a temporary permit at any time without hearing or notice. (7-1-25) 05. Maintenance of Keg Receipts. Licensees shall retain a copy of all completed keg receipts required by Section 23-1018, Idaho Code, for a period of six (6) months. (3-23-22) 06. Continuous Operation Facilities Licenses. An existing license issued under Section 23-903(8), Idaho Code, before July 1, 2028, may be renewed annually and may be transferable through sale or lease. (7-1-25)