AL SB329

Licensed wine producers, suppliers, importers, wholesalers, distributors, or retailers may obtain a wine direct shipper license to ship up to 24 cases of wine annually (nine liters per case) directly to Alabama residents age 21 or older for personal use only.

License applicants must file an application with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, pay a $100 registration fee, and provide a copy of their current alcoholic beverage license from any state.

Out-of-state licensees must report annual wine shipments to Alabama, pay all applicable sales and excise taxes to the Department of Revenue, and permit audits of their records; in-state licensees must provide additional information to the Department of Revenue as necessary.

All wine containers must be labeled with "CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON AGE 21 OR OLDER REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY" and the board may suspend or revoke licenses for violations.

Unlicensed direct shipment of wine to Alabama consumers is prohibited and constitutes a Class C misdemeanor; license renewal costs $50 annually.