Draft chapter 120: Liquor Licenses and Wine and Beer Permits
§ 120.04 Action By Council
The 2026 draft's § 120.04 beside the current code's § 120.04: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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Wording changed largely rewritten (67% same words)
What changed
(Code of Iowa, Sec.
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Current code
§ 120.04 Action By Council
The Council shall either approve or disapprove the issuance of the liquor control license or retail wine or beer permit and shall endorse its approval or disapproval on the application, and thereafter the application, necessary fee and bond, if required, shall be forwarded to the Alcoholic Beverages Division of the State Department of Commerce for such further action as is provided by law.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 123.32[2])
2026 draft
§ 120.04 Action By Council
The Council shall either approve or disapprove the issuance of a retail alcohol license, shall endorse its approval or disapproval on the application, and shall forward the application with the necessary fee and bond, if required, to the Iowa Department of Revenue.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 123.32(2))
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