Outdoor Service

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For all license/permit classes. Allows the selling/serving of alcoholic beverages permitted by the licensee/permittee in a designated, adjacent outdoor area.

Code Citation Iowa Code section 123.3(29)

Who Applies On-premises licensed retailers wishing to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages on a patio, deck or other outdoor area. Off-premises licensed retailers may also obtain an outdoor service area for a special event such as a tent sale.

When To Apply Before selling and serving alcoholic beverages in the outdoor area.

Initial Requirements Applicant must 1) Attain a letter of approval from a local authority such as the city council or county board of supervisors, and; 2) Gain endorsement from an insurance company certifying that the dram shop insurance covers the outdoor service area. The outdoor service area privilege is not a stand-alone license. All laws and rules governing the regular license also apply to the outdoor area.

Duration The Outdoor Service Area Privilege expires with the regular alcoholic beverage license.

Processing Time 45 days.

Fee Structure None.

Renewal Requirements Applicant must 1) Attain a letter of approval from a local authority such as the city council or county board of supervisors, and; 2) Gain endorsement from an insurance company certifying that the dram shop insurance covers the outdoor service area. The outdoor service area privilege is not a stand-alone license. All laws and rules governing the regular license also apply to the outdoor area.

Exam None.

Additional Information None.