DE SB285

Creates a new direct shipper license allowing wine, beer, and spirits producers and suppliers to ship alcohol directly to Delaware residents aged 21 or older for personal use, with annual limits of 3 cases of wine, 6 cases of beer, or 1 case of spirits per resident

Replaces the previous system that required shipments to go through wholesalers and retailers with direct-to-consumer shipping via licensed common carriers who must verify recipient age and obtain signatures upon delivery

Establishes a biennial license fee of $100 for direct shipper licenses and requires quarterly reporting of sales data to the Commissioner, Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement, and Division of Revenue

Creates a new carrier permit system for common carriers transporting alcohol from direct shippers, requiring age verification at delivery, quarterly reporting, and conspicuous labeling that packages contain alcohol

Requires direct shippers to collect and remit state excise taxes quarterly and submit to jurisdiction of Delaware courts and agencies for enforcement purposes