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SF0104

Resort Liquor Licenses for Nonprofit Organizations

Last scannedOct 18, 2026, 2:19 AM

In one sentence

This bill proposed allowing nonprofit organizations to obtain resort liquor licenses under specific conditions and with lower annual fees.

What it does

Allows nonprofit organizations to apply for resort retail liquor licenses if they meet specific requirements.
Requires nonprofits to demonstrate that their purpose is fraternal, charitable, religious, or public service.
Requires nonprofits to show they are exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Sets a lower annual license fee range of $100 to $500 for nonprofits, compared to $500 to $3,000 for other applicants.
Allows nonprofit licensees to permit sealed container items sold at an auction to be taken off the premises.
States that local licensing authorities may still refuse to issue these licenses to nonprofits.

Who it affects

Nonprofit organizations that own or lease resort complexes.
County, city, or town licensing authorities that issue liquor licenses.

Limits and unknowns

The bill did not pass and did not become law.
Local governments are not required to issue licenses to nonprofits and can refuse them.
The bill only applies to sales at resort complexes.

Plain language

Terms to know

Resort retail liquor license: A permit that allows an applicant to sell alcoholic or malt beverages at a resort complex.
Nonprofit organization: A group that is exempt from federal income tax and has a purpose such as fraternal, charitable, religious, or public service.
Licensing authority: The appropriate government office in a county, city, or town that issues liquor licenses.

Official record

Sources

Source checked

Official bill page Introduced text Official digest Current bill text

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 6, 5:05 PM

Bruce Burns Jr.

S21

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill to allow nonprofit organizations, such as museums, to earn money for special events by obtaining resort liquor licenses instead of relying on limited catering permits from existing dealers.

Public statementFloor statement at 38:00 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

2018-02-15S Failed Introduction 9-16-1-0-4Senate
2018-02-14S Received for IntroductionSenate
2018-02-13Bill Number AssignedLSO