ABC License applicants are now responsible for providing their background checks as part of the application process. ABC.KY.GOV
Alcohol & Beverage Control
- Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:00
- Phone: 606-523-6522
- ABC Administrator: Skye Smith
- Email: skye.smith@corbin-ky.gov
- ABC Officer: Brad Prewitt
- Fax: 606-523-6500
- City of Corbin Alcoholic Beverage Facebook Page
- Application (must also complete a State Application & include with the City Application)
- Temporary License Application (must be turned in 30 days in advance of event date so that we can comply with State Requirements).
Temporary events not to exceed 30 days
- All newspaper advertisement should be run in the News Journal 215 N Main Street, Corbin, KY 40701 606-528-9767
Regulatory Fee Reports are to be completed and filed monthly by the 20th of each month.
Please contact Clara Patterson, ABC Administrator at 606-215-3716.
- LIQUOR CAN BE SERVED FROM 6AM TO 1AM SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY IN CORBIN, KENTUCKY. NEW YEARS EVE LIQUOR CAN BE SERVED FROM 6AM UNTIL 2AM.
The Kentucky General Assembly passed Senate Bill 13 (“SB 13”) into law during the 2013 Legislative Session. The passage of SB 13 will result in many changes to Kentucky’s Alcoholic Beverage statutes. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (the “Department”) has prepared this information fact sheet and guide to provide a brief explanation about the changes to Kentucky law that will become effective on June 25, 2013.
- 804 KAR 1:100 General Advertising Practices of Alcoholic Beverages.
With the changes there are new State Applications Forms to Complete:
- Basic Application (to be used for all licenses except Temporary Events)
- Temporary Event Application Revised July, 2016 (please read all instructions) Attention all Temporary License Applicants: Effective June 30, 2010, and in conformity with State law, all people applying for a temporary ABC license must submit a criminal background check. When you download and print out page one (1) of this schedule The Instructions of Schedule Temporary will provide complete information on how to obtain our background check before you send this application to Frankfort. Temporary events not to exceed 30 days
- Supplemental License Application Revised July, 2016 (For Extended Hours, Special Sunday Retail Drink, Supplemental Bar, and Sampling License)
- Surrender of License Form (NOTE: This form is only required if purchasing an existing business.)
- Application Tips
- KRS Chapter 241 – Definitions
- KRS Chapter 242 – Local Option Election Laws
- KRS Chapter 243 – Licensing in Alcoholic Beverages
- KRS Chapter 244 – Alcoholic Beverage laws general and restrictions
- KAR – Link to ABC Regulations
City Ordinance
Anyone interested in applying for an alcohol license can contact Clara Patterson, ABC Administrator clara.patterson@corbin-ky.gov. Anyone issued an Alcohol License must also have their Business License prior to obtaining their Alcoholic Beverage Control License.
