Liquor shipping license changes passed

Senators passed a bill April 18 that changes provisions for obtaining alcoholic liquor shipping licenses.

LB230, introduced by Wilber Sen. Russ Karpisek, allows the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission to issue such licenses only to alcohol manufacturers and licensed retailers. Craft breweries, distilleries and farm wineries will be required to notify any Nebraska wholesaler if they intend to ship products already sold in the state and must not ship products that state manufacturers or wholesalers have agreed not to carry.

The bill passed on a 44-0 vote.