The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, in response to a series of inquiries from Wine Institute’s Regional Counsel Nino Ciaravino and its local counsel John Keeler, today clarified their position with regard to an enforcement component of that state’s direct-to-consumer shipping statutes. Originally passed in March of 2006, Indiana’s DTC shipping statute contained provisions which […]
Helpful Clarification Regarding Ohio’s New Shipping Statute Allows Some Wineries to Start Shipping
As of October 1, 2007 only wineries producing up to 150,000 gallons annually with an approved S Permit issued by the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control and registered with the Ohio Department of Taxation may ship to Ohio consumers. Wineries producing 150,000 gallons or more annually are prohibited from shipping both on-site […]
Governor of Illinois Signs HB-429
The Governor of Illinois signed HB-429 on October 3, 2007. The bill transitions Illinois from a reciprocity state to a permit state for direct-to-consumer wine shipments. HB 429 will become effective on June 1, 2008. Wineries with an approved permit will be able to ship 12 cases to a consumer and required to pay sales […]
Connecticut Launches Electronic Filing of Price Postings
On September 1, 2007 the Connecticut Division of Liquor Control launched its program for the electronic filing of Price Postings. Suppliers, Wholesalers and Out-of-State Shippers and Manufacturer permit holders must set up an account in order to file prices electronically. Accounts can be created by visiting the Division of Liquor Control’s website http://www.biznet.ct.gov/DCP_LiquorControl. To ensure […]
ChoicePoint Approved By MLCC
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission released an Administrative Order August 9, 2006 approving ChoicePoint as a Certified Age Verification Service. Wineries with an approved Direct Shipper’s License for Michigan are required to obtain a copy of the consumer’s photo ID or use an approved Age Verification Service before shipping the wine directly to the consumer. […]
Missouri Transitions From Reciprocal To Permit State
The Governor of Missouri has signed SB 299 transitioning Missouri from a reciprocal state to a permit state. The new permit law requires all wineries to obtain a direct shipping permit before shipping wine to Missouri consumers. There is no fee for the direct shipping permit and it must be renewed annually. Wineries with an […]
North Dakota Updates Direct Shipping Forms
North Dakota has updated its Direct Shipping License Application and Alcohol Liquor Tax Report. Wineries are now required to file the direct shipping license application and renewal form electronically. The license must be renewed annually by January 1. Wineries that are unable to file the license application electronically may request permission to file paper reports […]
West Virginia Direct Shipping Permits Available
The West Virginia Direct Shipper Application, instructions and tax forms are now available on the Wine Institute website. Effective June 8, 2007 wineries are required to have a Direct Shipper’s License to ship wine to a resident of West Virginia. Wineries must complete the Direct Wine Shipper Application and pay a license fee of $150 […]
West Virginia ABC Letter Clarification
There has been some confusion over the supplier-distributor agreements referenced in the May 3, 2007 letter to Licensees from Marilyn Smith, Director of the West Virginia Wine & Spirits Administrations. The following clarification has been made with the West Virginia ABC during conversations with WI staff: 1) Members who currently have written agreements that provide […]
New Hampshire Updates Direct Shipper Permit Application
The New Hampshire State Liquor Commission has updated their Direct Shipper Permit Application. Changes to the application consist of updating the NH Liquor Commission Bureau of Enforcement mailing address and making changes to the letterhead. The updated application has a shield in the upper left-hand corner and contact information for Chief Eddie Edwards below. The […]
