HB176 Summary

• Allows Alabama wine manufacturers to sell wine at satellite tasting rooms and permitted special events, in addition to their main manufacturing premises.

• Establishes new license categories with $150.00 annual fees for wine manufacturer tasting rooms and wine manufacturer special events.

• Permits wine manufacturers and associations to sell wine samples at up to 10 off-premise special events annually, with each event lasting no longer than 3 consecutive days or 30 days total.

• Requires manufacturers to file applications with the board 60 days prior to special events and display their special event license during events.

• Maintains excise tax of $0.45 per liter on wine sold or dispensed at manufacturer premises, tasting rooms, or special events, with tax collection and reporting requirements.