Hallsville Special Permit for Festivals: Limit on Shipment in State: Excise Taxes: Duration of Permit ordinance (§ 600.047)
Chapter 600: Alcoholic Beverages
In short: An out-of-state liquor maker not licensed in Missouri can get a special permit, good for no more than 72 hours, to take part in a festival, bazaar or similar event. The permit costs $37.50 and covers shipping up to 200 gallons into the state.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
A special permit shall be issued to an out-of-state manufacturer of intoxicating liquor who is not licensed in the State of Missouri for participation in festivals, bazaars, or similar events. Registration requirements under Section 311.275, RSMo., shall be waived for such event. The amount of intoxicating liquor shipped in the State under this permit shall not exceed two hundred (200) gallons. Excise taxes shall be paid by the licensed manufacturer that holds a retail license organizing the event in the same manner as if it were produced or purchased by the manufacturer. A permit issued under this Section by the City shall be valid for no more than seventy-two (72) hours. An applicant shall complete a form provided by the City and the Supervisor of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and pay a fee of thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($37.50) before a special permit shall be issued.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 600.047
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.