DE HB210

Licensed wine producers from Delaware or other states may obtain a wine direct shipper license to ship up to 3 9-liter cases of wine annually to any household in Delaware for personal use, replacing the previous system that also allowed beer shipments and required delivery through wholesalers and retailers

Wine direct shipper licensees must pay biennial license fees, submit quarterly reports including shipment details and tracking numbers, pay applicable excise taxes, and use only carriers with a Commissioner-issued carrier permit

Common carriers must obtain a carrier permit, provide quarterly reports on shipments, require signature from someone 21 or older upon delivery, and train delivery personnel on checking IDs and obtaining signatures for alcohol shipments

Violations may result in fines, license suspension, or revocation, with fines capped at 10% of average gross monthly fees or $250, whichever is greater, for carrier permit holders

The Commissioner must study the impact on Delaware wine retailers and report findings to the Governor and General Assembly by January 15, 2022