Our Mission:
To serve Iowans by effectively regulating the alcohol beverages industry to insure responsible business practices and to create a favorable economic climate for industry growth and development, while maximizing revenue by maintaining a cost-efficient wholesale distribution system.
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division is responsible for the regulation and control of alcohol in the State of Iowa. Iowa is one of nineteen control states that, since the repeal of prohibition, directly control the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages. In addition, the Division is responsible for the enforcement of state and federal laws and regulations regarding the sale and use of alcohol and tobacco products.
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division is a unique state agency in that it generates substantial revenue to state and local governments. In Fiscal Year 2009, the Division generated over $104 million in state funds, representing nearly 2% of the state’s total revenue. The Division generated $73.6 million in net profit from the direct sale of alcohol in Iowa. In addition to revenue from alcohol sales, the Division collected liquor license fees ($10 million), excise tax on beer ($14.7 million) and wine ($6.3 million) and civil penalties levied through administrative sanctions ($65,000).
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division transfers all profits and revenue generated back into the state’s coffers to support city, county and state programs. In fiscal year 2009, the Division generated over $104 million to support state and local programs. The funds were used for substance abuse treatment programs ($15 million) and local programs at the city and county level (3.5 million). The Division transferred additional funds to support Iowa beer and wine promotion ($158,552).
