Kentucky repealed its mandatory manufacturer/wholesaler bond statute in 2013, leaving only discretionary ABC authority and no across-the-board requirement. We confirm directly with KY ABC before quoting any bond — and set you up with liquor liability either way.
Kentucky repealed its mandatory manufacturer/wholesaler bond statute in 2013, leaving only discretionary ABC authority and no across-the-board requirement. We confirm directly with KY ABC before quoting any bond — and set you up with liquor liability either way.
Who posts a bond in Kentucky: No broad mandate since a 2013 repeal; ABC may require a bond at its discretion, and DOR may require tax security from wholesalers. The regulator is the KY Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), Public Protection Cabinet.
Bond amounts in Kentucky are set by the KY Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), Public Protection Cabinet and vary by license type — we confirm your exact requirement (and any figure) before you pay a cent.
Requirements and amounts change and vary by license class and locality — we verify your exact requirement with the state before you pay.
Yes — KRS 413.241 (serving a person visibly intoxicated or a minor). Liquor liability is insurance, not a bond.
Your standard general-liability policy excludes alcohol claims — so a single incident can hit you with no coverage. When we handle your bond, we also line up liquor liability, property/BOP and workers' comp. The bond satisfies the state; the insurance protects your business.
Get Bond + Liquor Liability →Tell us your license type — a licensed agent confirms your exact Kentucky requirement and emails your quote, usually within a few business hours.