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	GENERAL PROVISIONS
311.010	Title of law. (8/28/1939)
311.015	Purpose clause. (8/28/2007)
311.020	Definition of intoxicating liquor. (8/28/2009)
311.025	Missouri bourbon and Missouri bourbon whiskey labels, use of name, criteria. (8/28/2019)
311.028	Ozark Highlands spirits, qualification as, requirements — Single Malt, qualification as — Ozark Highlands map. (8/28/2022)
311.030	Definition of person. (8/28/1939)
311.040	Application of law. (8/28/1939)
	LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
311.050	License required. (8/28/1939)
311.055	License to manufacture not required, personal or family use — limitation — removal from premises permitted, when — inapplicability, when. (8/28/2014)
311.060	Qualifications for licenses — resident corporation and financial interest defined — revocation, effect of, new license, when. (8/28/2021)
311.061	Stock ownership not deemed financial interest, when. (8/28/1994)
311.070	Financial interest in retail businesses by certain licensees prohibited, exceptions — penalties — definitions — activities permitted between wholesalers and licensees — certain contracts unenforceable — installation of nonrefrigeration dispensing accessories — contributions to certain organizations permitted, when — sale of Missouri wines only, license issued, when. (8/28/2021)
311.071	Special events, not-for-profit organizations, contributions of money permitted, when. (8/28/2013)
311.075	Financial interests in distillery in close proximity to a recreational resort. (8/28/2017)
311.080	Sale of liquor prohibited near schools and churches, exceptions. (8/28/2005)
311.082	Labeling of kegs sold at retail for off-premise consumption, procedures. (8/28/2005)
311.085	License for sale of intoxicating liquor by the drink in unincorporated areas of county — sale of malt liquor and light wines by drink and in package, annual fee (first class charter counties). (8/28/1995)
311.086	Portable bars, entertainment district special license — definitions — issuance, procedure (Kansas City). (8/28/2021)
311.088	Special permit for sale of intoxicating liquor by the drink from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day — limit on number of permits per year — fee (Kansas City). (8/28/2011)
311.089	Sunday liquor sales by the drink, permitted when (St. Louis City, Kansas City). (8/28/2021)
311.090	Sale of liquor by the drink, cities, requirements. (8/28/2016)
311.091	Boat or vessel, liquor sale by drink, requirements, fee. (10/14/2016)
311.092	Liquor by the drink on vessels regularly moored in city of St. Louis. (8/28/1974)
311.095	Resorts, seasonal resort restaurants, restaurants, sale of liquor by the drink, resort defined — temporary license, new businesses, when. (8/28/1995)
311.096	Common eating and drinking area, defined — licenses for sale of liquor by the drink not for consumption on premises — fees — extended hours for convention trade areas. (8/28/2021)
311.099	Controlled access liquor cabinet system for qualified establishments — definitions — license — employees, requirements — temporary license, when — sales to establishment, requirements. (6/7/1993)
311.100	Sale by drink defined. (8/28/1984)
311.101	Unfinished bottles of wine may be carried out of a restaurant bar, when — transportation permitted — wineries, unfinished bottles of wine may be removed, when — transportation permitted — definition of winery. (8/28/2005)
311.110	Election to determine whether liquor may be sold by drink — procedure. (8/28/1978)
311.130	Form of ballot. (8/28/1978)
311.140	Result of election — favorable vote. (8/28/1978)
311.150	Result of election — unfavorable vote. (8/28/1978)
311.160	Question may be resubmitted, when — manner. (8/28/1978)
311.170	Local option provisions applicable only to sales for consumption on premises. (8/28/1939)
311.174	Convention trade area, Kansas City, North Kansas City, Jackson County, liquor sale by drink, extended hours for business, requirements, fee. (8/28/2021)
311.176	Convention trade area, St. Louis City, liquor sale by drink, extended hours for business, requirements, fee — resort defined. (8/28/2021)
311.178	Convention trade area, St. Louis County, liquor sale by drink, extended hours for business, requirements, fee — resort defined — special permit for liquor sale by drink (Miller, Morgan, and Camden counties). (8/28/2021)
311.179	St. Louis Lambert International Airport and Kansas City International Airport, special permit, fee. (8/28/2021)
311.180	Manufacturers, wholesalers, solicitors — license fees — wholesalers, sale to gaming commission licensees, allowed. (8/28/2007)
311.181	Wholesaler's license to sell malt liquor, geographical area limitation — exception — requirements. (8/28/2009)
311.182	Exclusive areas for wholesales — violation of area limitations by wholesalers or brewers, penalties. (8/28/2009)
311.185	Shipments of alcohol to residents permitted, when. (8/28/2007)
311.190	Wine or brandy manufacturer's license, fee — use of materials produced outside state, limitation, exception — what sales may be made, when. (8/28/2021)
311.191	Vintage wine, definition — sale of vintage wine through auction, authorized sellers — licenses to auction — auction conducted, where, no consumption, issuance period, fee — shipment out of state — tastings — auctioneer subject to regulations — penalty. (8/28/2005)
311.192	Wine manufacturer defined. (8/28/2009)
311.193	Vintage wine, municipalities may sell by sealed bids — issuance of license, restrictions — consumption on premises prohibited, when — shipping — wine tastings — violations, penalty. (8/28/2005)
311.195	Microbrewery, defined — license, fee — retail license allowed, procedure — sale to wholesalers allowed, when — certain exemptions, when. (8/28/2016)
311.196	Consumption off the premises, sale of beer permitted for restaurant bar without an on-site brewery, when. (8/28/2012)
311.197	Samples, furnishing and acceptance of, when. (8/28/2013)
311.198	Portable refrigeration units, lease to retail licensee, when — requirements — duration of lease — rulemaking authority — expiration date. (8/28/2019)
311.200	Licenses — retail liquor dealers — fees — applications. (8/28/2021)
311.201	Draft beer, sale of 32 to 128 fluid ounces dispensed on premises for consumption off premises — requirements. (8/28/2016)
311.202	Sale of retailer-packaged alcoholic beverages to customers in containers for off-premises consumption, when — requirements. (8/28/2021)
311.205	Self-dispensing of beer permitted, when. (8/28/2016)
311.210	Application — remittance, made to whom, powers of supervisor. (8/28/1945)
311.211	Fishing skills contest, ticket sales to participants on premises not ground to deny license. (8/28/2009)
311.212	Licenses, suspension or revocation of, violations occurring more than three years prior, not valid grounds. (8/28/2009)
311.218	Fourth of July celebrations, temporary permits for wine and malt liquor for certain organizations, fee. (8/28/2021)
311.220	Counties and cities may charge for licenses — amount — display of license. (8/28/2016)
311.230	Application for license to manufacture or sell made to supervisor. (8/28/1967)
311.240	Period of license — federal license required — contents of license — renewals. (8/28/2007)
311.250	Licenses nontransferable — exceptions. (8/28/1947)
311.260	More than five licenses by any one person prohibited, exception. (8/28/2009)
311.265	Retailer going out of business in debt to wholesaler, procedure — new license prohibited. (8/28/2009)
311.270	License for sale of malt liquor only — certain restrictions — penalty for violation. (8/28/1949)
311.275	Wholesale-solicitors registration required — primary American source of supply, defined — vintage wine registration — approval of application, when. (8/28/2017)
311.280	Unlawful for licensed retailer to purchase from other than licensed wholesaler — prohibited acts. (8/28/2009)
311.290	Time fixed for opening and closing premises — closed place defined — penalty. (8/28/2013)
311.293	Sunday sales, package liquor licensee allowed, hours, fee — city or county may also charge fee, limitations — exception. (8/28/2021)
311.294	Wine and malt beverages, permit to allow tasting on premises — limitations. (8/28/1995)
311.297	Alcohol samples for tasting on and off licensed retail premises, when. (8/28/2011)
311.298	Certain holidays, sale by the drink on Sunday allowed. (8/28/1994)
311.299	Warning sign displayed, liquor licenses — violations. (8/28/2001)
311.300	Persons eighteen years of age or older may sell or handle intoxicating liquor, when. (8/28/2019)
311.310	Sale to minor — certain other persons, misdemeanor — exceptions — permitting drinking or possession by a minor, penalty, exception — defenses. (9/15/2005)
311.315	Manufacturing a false identification, offense of — penalty. (1/1/2017)
311.320	Misrepresentation of age by minor to obtain liquor — use of altered driver's license, passport or I.D. cards, penalties. (6/7/1993)
311.325	Purchase or possession by minor, penalty — container need not be opened and contents verified, when — consent to chemical testing deemed given, when — burden of proof on violator to prove not intoxicating liquor — section not applicable to certain students, requirements. (1/1/2017)
311.326	Expungement of record permitted, when. (8/28/2009)
311.328	Identification, acceptable forms. (8/28/2016)
311.329	Reproduction or alteration of identification card, penalty. (8/28/1993)
311.330	Unauthorized liquors prohibited on premises licensed for sale by drink, exceptions. (8/28/1996)
311.332	Wholesale price regulation, discrimination prohibited — delivery to certain organizations for nonresale purposes, allowed when — donation permitted, when. (8/28/2009)
311.333	Wholesalers, returns of alcoholic beverages to, supervisor to regulate — wholesaler pricing to be made available to retailers, when. (8/28/2009)
311.335	Liquor sales by wholesalers, delivery price — delayed shipment — sale of close-out merchandise permitted, when. (8/28/2009)
311.338	Violation of wholesale price regulations, misdemeanor — suspension of license. (8/28/2009)
311.340	Mixing liquor with drugs prohibited. (8/28/1939)
311.355	Manufacturer rebate coupons by wholesalers, regulation of. (8/28/1995)
311.360	Misrepresentation of brand of liquor unlawful, penalty — exceptions. (8/28/2009)
311.370	Liquor in storage — report to supervisor, when — contents of report. (8/28/1939)
311.373	Beer required to be in possession of licensed wholesaler prior to sale at retail. (5/5/1993)
311.380	Warehouse receipts — unlawful to sell or give away — penalty. (8/28/1939)
311.390	Duty of carriers to furnish certain information — penalty for failure — proceedings. (8/28/1945)
311.400	Unclaimed shipments of liquor may be sold. (8/28/1939)
311.401	Repossessed liquor, sale by lending institution, when — no license required. (8/28/2003)
311.410	Transportation of intoxicating liquor into or through state, when permitted. (8/28/1949)
311.420	Transporter's license — fee — bond — qualifications — certain carriers exempt. (8/28/2007)
311.430	Revocation of transporter's license. (8/28/1949)
311.440	Transporter's license to be exhibited to officers, when. (8/28/1949)
311.450	Bill of lading to accompany transported alcoholic liquors — contents — inspection. (8/28/1987)
311.460	Violation of sections 311.410 to 311.450, penalty. (8/28/1949)
311.480	Eating places, drinking of intoxicating liquor on premises, license required, when, hours — regulations — penalties — exceptions. (8/28/2021)
311.482	Temporary permit for sale by drink may be issued to certain organizations, when, duration — collection of sales taxes, notice to director of revenue. (8/28/2021)
311.483	Festivals, temporary permit to sell liquor by the drink, procedure. (8/28/2013)
311.485	Temporary location for liquor by the drink, caterers — permit and fee required — other laws applicable. (8/28/2012)
311.486	Special license, drink at retail for consumption on the premises, when — duration of license — fees. (8/28/2012)
311.487	Annual license for beer and wine sales at state fair, issued when, fee — subject to laws of municipality. (8/28/2009)
	INSPECTION AND EXCISES
311.490	Ingredients of beer — intoxicating malt liquor. (8/28/2009)
311.500	Inspection of breweries — by whom. (8/28/1939)
311.510	Inspection of malt liquors — duty of supervisor — product samples not required for approval. (8/28/2017)
311.520	Fee for inspecting and gauging malt liquors. (8/28/2009)
311.530	Inspection of beer — exported out of state. (8/28/1939)
311.540	Liquor inspection, labeling and gauging — requirements. (8/28/2017)
311.550	Additional revenue charges — fines and penalties. (8/28/2010)
311.553	Monthly returns and payment of additional charges required — failure to pay, penalty. (8/28/1990)
311.554	Privilege of selling wine, additional revenue charges — purpose — Missouri wine and grape fund created — limitation on use of revenue. (8/28/2005)
311.555	Bond — failure to file — forfeiture. (8/28/1967)
311.557	License, revocation. (8/28/1961)
311.561	Charges, how paid and collected. (8/28/1961)
311.580	Possession of illegal or untaxed liquor prohibited — manufacturers, blenders and wholesalers excepted, when. (8/28/1961)
311.600	Unlawful to sell unlabeled liquor — penalty. (8/28/1961)
	ADMINISTRATION OF LAW — LICENSE SUSPENSION
311.610	Supervisor of liquor control — appointment, bond, duties, assistants — minimum compensation provided. (8/28/2009)
311.615	Division of liquor control established, duties. (8/28/2005)
311.620	Qualification and requirements of agent, assistant, deputy, or inspector. (8/28/2021)
311.630	Peace officers — authorized to make arrests for certain violations — method of selection — duty of supervisor. (8/28/2009)
311.640	Supervisor — employees not permitted to have interest in liquor business. (8/28/1939)
311.650	Offices of supervisor. (8/28/2014)
311.660	Powers of supervisor — regulations — subpoenas. (8/28/2021)
311.665	Sales and use tax must be paid to renew license — statement required. (8/28/2016)
311.670	Failure of supervisor and employees to perform duties. (8/28/1939)
311.680	Disorderly place, warning, probation, suspension or revocation of license, when, notice — civil penalties — meet and confer opportunity, when. (8/28/2009)
311.685	Civil actions permitted, when. (8/28/2009)
311.691	Review by administrative hearing commission. (8/28/1996)
311.710	Additional complaints — by whom made — procedure. (8/28/2021)
311.720	License automatically revoked upon conviction — exceptions. (8/28/1998)
311.722	Alcohol and tobacco control, minors not to be used in enforcement, exceptions — standards — minors immune from liability, when. (8/28/2009)
311.730	Fees paid into general revenue fund and division of alcohol and tobacco control fund. (8/28/2015)
311.735	Division of alcohol and tobacco control fund created, use of moneys. (8/28/2015)
	ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
311.740	Maintaining public nuisance — penalty. (8/28/1939)
311.750	Action to enjoin nuisance — procedure. (8/28/1939)
311.760	Penalty for violation of terms of injunction. (8/28/1939)
311.770	Duty of prosecuting attorney — failure to perform. (8/28/1939)
311.780	List of complaints, revocations, suspensions to prosecuting attorneys — attorney general, when. (1/2/1979)
311.790	Prosecution of violations, by whom — fees and expenses. (8/28/1945)
311.800	Attorney general may direct prosecuting attorneys to conduct prosecutions. (8/28/1939)
311.810	Search warrants, how issued — search and seizure — procedure — arrests — disposition of perishable products. (8/28/1987)
311.820	Search of vehicles for contraband liquor — use of evidence found. (8/28/1949)
311.830	Transported liquor and vehicle to be seized as contraband, when. (8/28/1949)
311.840	Action to forfeit seized liquor as contraband — notice — intervention — judgment — appeal — sale of forfeited liquor — liability of officers — prosecutor's duties. (1/2/1979)
311.850	Action to replevin seized liquor, limitations, procedure — damages — appeals — sale of seized liquor — duties of prosecuting officials. (8/28/1949)
311.860	Fees and mileage of officers executing search warrants. (8/28/1939)
311.868	Fines for violations by manufacturers and distillers to supersede other penalties. (8/28/1984)
311.870	Execution on default by corporation in payment of fine. (8/28/1945)
311.880	Violation a misdemeanor — penalty. (8/28/1939)
	OUT-OF-STATE MANUFACTURERS
311.915	Special permit for festivals — limit on shipment in state — excise taxes — duration of permit. (8/28/2016)
	MOBILE APPLICATION
311.950	Entertainment facilities, purchase through mobile applications — identification required — rulemaking authority. (10/14/2016)

- Cross References
	Charities giving door prizes not gambling or grounds to deny license under chapter 311, 313.665
	Criminal activity forfeiture act (CAFA), definitions applicable to this chapter, 513.605
	Microbrewer's license for manufacture of beer and malt liquor on excursion gambling boat or neighboring facility, 313.840
	Missouri Wine Marketing and Research Council created, members, duties, 275.462
	Missouri Wine Marketing and Research Development fund created, 275.466
	Pari-mutuel wagering on horse races not gambling or grounds to deny license under chapter 311, 313.665
	Pregnant women, use of cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, effect on, treatment and education, 191.725 to 191.748
	Refusal to grant license, hearing by administrative hearing commission, procedure, 621.120
	Sale of toxic glue or toluol by persons also selling alcoholic beverages prohibited, when, penalty, 579.103
	Supervisor, appointment, nomination by director of department of public safety, 650.005