By Rod Boshart, Special to the Globe Gazette
DES MOINES â Legislation changing Iowa law to allow third-party delivery of alcohol products is on its way to Gov. Kim Reynoldsâ desk.
Members of the Iowa Senate voted 39-7 Wednesday to approve House File 766, which will allow businesses holding a liquor license to contract with third-party delivery services, such as Uber or DoorDash, to deliver alcoholic beverages to customers.
The bill included language to give the holder of liquor licenses â the bars, restaurants or grocery stores selling alcohol â some immunity from wrongdoing by the third-party delivery service.
The bill removes a requirement that deliveries of liquor, wine or beer be made in a vehicle owned, leased or under the control of the holder of an alcohol license or permit.