SB187 Summary

• Amends Sections 28-7-13 and 28-7-18 of the Alabama Code to allow wine manufacturers to sell wine at satellite tasting rooms and special events, in addition to their manufacturing premises.

• Establishes new license categories: wine manufacturer's tasting room license ($150.00 annually) and wine manufacturer's special events license ($150.00 annually).

• Permits wine manufacturers and associations to sell and dispense wine samples at up to 10 off-premise special events annually, with each event lasting no longer than three consecutive days or 30 days total, requiring 60-day advance notice to the board.

• Maintains existing excise tax rate of $0.45 per liter on wine sold or dispensed at retail, with tax distribution: $0.38 per liter to the state and $0.07 per liter to the county or municipality where sold.

• Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.