AL HB365

Licensed wine manufacturers or those holding federal basic wine manufacturing permits may obtain a wine direct shipper permit to ship up to 12 cases annually (9 liters per case) directly to individual Alabama residents aged 21 or older for personal use.

Wine direct shipper permittees must pay a $200 filing fee and $100 annual renewal fee, collect and remit all state and local sales, use, and excise taxes, and obtain customer age attestations at order placement.

Common carriers are authorized to deliver alcoholic beverages to Alabama residents aged 21 or older and must verify age with signature, maintain delivery records for three years, and file quarterly reports with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and Department of Revenue.

Shipping wine directly to consumers without a permit is a Class C misdemeanor; the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may suspend or revoke permits and accept fines in lieu of suspension or revocation.

The bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.