DE HB78

Licensed wine producers from Delaware or other states may obtain a Wine Direct Shipper License ($100 application fee, $100 biennial renewal) to ship up to 12 nine-liter cases of wine annually to Delaware residents age 21 or older for personal use

Out-of-state wine shippers must report quarterly shipment totals to the Commissioner and Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement, and pay Delaware excise taxes quarterly to the Department of Revenue

All wine shipments must be delivered through carriers holding a Carrier Permit ($100 fee), who must obtain signatures from persons age 21 or older at delivery

Shipping wine without a valid Wine Direct Shipper License is a Class B misdemeanor for first offense and Class A misdemeanor for second offense, and constitutes an unfair trade practice

Delivery persons who fail to obtain proper age verification signatures face fines of $250-$500 plus costs, or 30 days imprisonment for failure to pay