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AL SB243
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Bill Holtzclaw
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AI Summary
SB 243 Summary
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Establishes a wine direct shipper permit allowing currently licensed Alabama wine manufacturers to ship up to 24 cases (9 liters per case) annually directly to Alabama residents age 21 and older for personal use.
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Requires permit applicants to file an application with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, pay a $100 filing fee, and provide proof of current state manufacturer license; annual renewal costs $50.
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Mandates wine containers be labeled "CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON AGE 21 OR OLDER REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY" and prohibits shipments to licensed premises.
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Authorizes board-approved delivery service carriers to transport and deliver wine shipments without requiring bill of lading or other cargo documentation beyond package shipping labels.
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Makes it a Class C misdemeanor for any person to knowingly ship wine directly to Alabama residents without a valid wine direct shipper permit.
Legislative Description
Alcoholic beverages, wine, direct shipment to consumer, authorized under certain conditions, wine direct shipper license required by Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, penalties, Sec. 28-3A-6.1 added; Sec. 28-1-4 am'd.
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
Further Consideration
3/22/2018