Advisory Opinion Request Form
ABC Guidance
AOR 2025-002
1. In accordance with its privileges under KRS 243.157, can a licensed Kentucky microbrewery sell from its licensed premises malt beverages it produced and transferred from an out-of-state microbrewery it owns?
AOR 2025-001
1. May an investment entity be the sole beneficiary of an irrevocable trust holding a 10% or greater interest in a manufacturer licensed under KRS 243.030, while also serving as the majority owner of an applicant for an NQ2 retail drink license, without violating KRS 243.110?
2. If the answer to the first question is no, then may an investment entity be the sole beneficiary of one irrevocable trust holding a 10% or greater interest in a manufacturer licensed under KRS 243.030, while also being the sole beneficiary of a second irrevocable trust managed by a different, unaffiliated trustee and holding a majority interest in an applicant for an NQ2 retail drink license, without violating KRS 243.110?
AOR 2024-003
Provide clarity on the circumstances in which draught-line and coil cleaning services may be provided to retail licensees.
AOR 2024-003 Response
AOR 2024-001
May distilleries provide individuals serving as a designated driver for distillery patrons an unopened package or packages of spirits not to exceed 1.75 ounces to be consumed off premises in lieu of providing the designated driver with a complimentary sample that would otherwise be consumed on premises?
AOR 2024-001 Response
AOR 2023-001
Can alcohol be sold on property owned by the school system that is leased to the JCFC (Johnson County Fiscal Court) and if so, are there any restrictions on the days and times which it can be sold?
AOR 2023-001 Response
AOR 2022-004
AOR 2022-004 Response
AOR 2022-003
Does an Entertainment Destination Center License allow patrons to leave a licensed premise and consume alcoholic beverages in an unlicensed one?
AOR 2022-002
Capital Lease Agreements-Warehouse Receipts
AOR 2022-001
