The updated Direct Wine Seller’s Permit Application for Indiana is now available on the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) website. To qualify for a Direct Wine Seller permit the applicant must not have distributed wine through a wine wholesaler in IN within the 120 days preceding their initial application or the applicant must be […]
Iowa Transitions from Monthly to Semiannual DTC Reporting Schedule
Legislation HB 638 transitioning Iowa from a monthly reporting state to a semiannual reporting state became effective on July 1, 2015. The semiannual reporting periods are based on the calendar year. Direct-to-consumer licensees are required to pay the amount of excise tax due and make a report of total gallons of wine sold and shipped […]
New Jersey Introduces Online Licensing System
On June 4, the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control launched their new electronic licensing system, POSSE ABC. The POSSE system manages all types of licenses and permits, including those governing the manufacturing activities of Wine Institute members, namely wholesaler, solicitor, marketing agent and out-of-state winery licenses and permits. All current licensees will be […]
Streamlined DTC Reporting Schedules Coming in Iowa and Maryland
Legislation that will reduce the number of reports and tax filings for DTC shippers has been signed by the Governors of Iowa and Maryland. On July 1, 2015, Iowa will transition from a monthly reporting state to a semi-annual reporting state. In the future, wine DTC licensees in Iowa will be required to make their […]
Texas Now Offering Online Label Approvals
Beginning June 1, 2015, TABC instituted a new on-line label approval process through their website, www.tabc.texas.gov. Before wine can be marketed in Texas, its producer must first obtain a certificate of label approval for that beverage from the TABC. Previously, applicants had to apply for the COLA using a paper form through the mail. The […]
No More Dry Towns in Connecticut, Only Two in New Hampshire
Towns in Connecticut and New Hampshire have approved alcohol sales, increasing consumer access to direct wine shipments. Last fall voters in Bridgewater, the last dry town in Connecticut, repealed the ban on alcohol sales that had been in effect since the 1930’s. With the alcohol ban no longer an issue, licensed direct shippers can ship […]
Indiana Improves Direct-to-Consumer Law
On May 4, Governor Mike Pence signed legislation (SB 113) into law removing several impediments to direct wine shipping to Indiana consumers, including the existing requirement that all consumers must have made a one-time face-to-face visit to the winery prior to placing any subsequent orders. Instead, licensed direct shippers are allowed to use standard age […]
Wyoming and Arkansas Amend Direct-to-Consumer Laws
The Governor of Wyoming signed H47 into law on Feb. 25, 2015, doubling the amount of wine a licensed direct shipper can ship to any one address during a 12-month period from 18 liters (2 cases) to 36 liters (4 cases). The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2015. Prior to sending any direct shipment […]
South Dakota Governor Signs Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Bill into Law
Today, Governor Dennis Daugaard signed direct-to-consumer wine shipping legislation (HB 1001) into law making South Dakota the 43rd state (as well as the District of Columbia) to allow wineries to ship directly to consumers, which was previously prohibited by law. The legislation establishes a wine direct shipper license to be issued by South Dakota’s Department […]
Massachusetts Updates DTC Application
The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) has updated the Application For A Direct Wine Shipper License. Changes to the application consist of updates to Sections 1 (Applicant Information) and Section 7 (Existing Interests in Other Licenses), and the removal of Section 9 (Previously Held Interests in Other Licenses). Wineries that have not yet applied […]
