Iowa Code 123.44 – Gifts prohibited
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 123.44
- Alcoholic liquor: means the varieties of liquor defined in subsections 2 and 49 which contain more than six and twenty-five hundredths percent of alcohol by volume, beverages made as described in subsection 6 which beverages contain more than six and twenty-five hundredths percent of alcohol by volume but which are not wine as defined in subsection 53, high alcoholic content beer as defined in subsection 22, or canned cocktails as defined in subsection 10, and every other liquid or solid, patented or not, containing spirits and every beverage obtained by the process described in subsection 53 containing more than twenty-one and twenty-five hundredths percent of alcohol by volume, and susceptible of being consumed by a human being, for beverage purposes. See Iowa Code 123.3
- Brewer: means any person who manufactures beer for the purpose of sale, barter, exchange, or transportation. See Iowa Code 123.3
- Broker: means a person who represents or promotes alcoholic liquor within the state on behalf of the holder of a distiller's certificate of compliance, a manufacturer's license, or a class "A" native distilled spirits license. See Iowa Code 123.3
- Commission: means the alcoholic beverages commission established by this chapter. See Iowa Code 123.3
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Importer: means the person who transports or orders, authorizes, or arranges the transportation of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer into this state whether the person is a resident of this state or not. See Iowa Code 123.3
- State: means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. See Iowa Code 152E.3
- Wholesaler: means any person, other than a vintner, brewer or bottler of beer or wine, who shall sell, barter, exchange, offer for sale, have in possession with intent to sell, deal or traffic in alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer. See Iowa Code 123.3
A manufacturer or broker shall not give away alcoholic liquor at any time in connection with the manufacturer’s or broker’s business except for testing or sampling purposes only. A manufacturer, distiller, vintner, brewer, broker, wholesaler, or importer, organized as a corporation pursuant to the laws of this state or any other state, who deals in alcoholic beverages subject to regulation under this chapter shall not offer or give anything of value to a commission member, official or employee of the department under this chapter, or directly or indirectly contribute in any manner any money or thing of value to a person seeking a public or appointive office or a recognized political party or a group of persons seeking to become a recognized political party.