Alaska DTC Update, Feb. 9, 2024

As previously reported, Alaska is in the process of developing new rules governing Manufacturer Direct Shipment Licenses (MDSL) which impacts wineries and other types of alcoholic beverage manufacturers becoming licensed prior to the program requirements being finalized. On Jan 30th, the Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office’s (AMCO) Alcohol Board approved a new draft of […]

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ALASKA DTC UPDATE

The Alaska Title 4 Rewrite law (SB 9) which provides for limited, regulated, tax-paid wine shipping by wineries of all sizes in the United States that obtain a license from the Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. Wine Institute had hoped wineries would be able […]

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Louisiana DTC Sales Tax Changes

Louisiana has removed the 200-transaction threshold for economic nexus for sales tax for remote sellers. Starting Aug. 1, 2023, out-of-state direct wine shipper permittees only need to register with the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers and collect and remit state and local sales taxes through the commission if they meet the […]

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AL ABC Board Simplifies DTC Application Process

The Alabama ABC Board has published a new Direct Wine Shipper pre-application and required document checklist. The new forms require less information and provide for a simpler application process. Changes of primary consequence include: The removal of the requirement to provide proof of liquor liability insurance for all applicants. Only individuals with 10% or more […]

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DTC Report and Tax Payment Changes in Kansas and Montana

Due to a recent law change in Kansas, the Out-of-State Special Order Shipping Gallonage Tax and Sales Report is changed from a quarterly report to a monthly report effective July 1, 2023. California wineries that hold Special Order Shipper licenses must electronically file their sales report and pay their gallonage tax for the July report […]

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Colorado Waives Retail Delivery Fee for Qualified DTC Shipments

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation (SB 23-143) that creates an exemption from the $0.27 Retail Delivery Fee (RDF) for new and existing businesses. This includes California wineries that ship direct to consumers that had less than $500,000 in retail sales in Colorado in the previous year. The law also provides flexibility for compliance to […]

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2023 Brings DTC Sales Tax Changes in Missouri

A new Missouri law requires any out-of-state business, including a California winery, with no physical presence in the state to register with the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) to collect and remit state and local use taxes on DTC sales into Missouri. This applies if gross receipts from taxable sales of tangible personal property delivered […]

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Jan. 16 New Jersey Brand Registration Deadline

All New Jersey product/brand registrations expired on Dec. 31, 2022. Products not renewed by Jan. 16, 2023, will automatically expire and unregistered brands may not be sold in that state. The state Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) was expected to change its registration and renewal process on Jan. 1, 2023, to REQUIRE UPC codes […]

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Vermont Online Licensing Portal & Changes for Filing DTC Report Due Jan. 15

The Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery launched a new online licensing portal on Aug. 29, 2022. Paper applications are no longer accepted by the department. All applications for new licenses and renewals of existing licenses must be submitted through the new portal. In addition, wineries licensed to ship direct to consumers (DTC) in Vermont […]

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New Jersey ABC Notice on Brand Registration Renewals

All New Jersey product/brand registration(s) expire on Dec. 31, 2022. The product/brand renewal process will begin on Nov. 15 and brand registrants may initiate their renewals at that time. The state Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is making changes to its registration and renewal process, which are expected to be implemented on Jan. 1, […]

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