HB 1259 Summary

• Expands direct-to-consumer liquor shipping beyond wine to include all forms of liquor (beer, spirits, etc.) for manufacturers holding appropriate state or out-of-state manufacturing licenses.

• Requires liquor manufacturers to obtain a direct liquor shipper permit from the county liquor commission and comply with age verification, labeling, and annual reporting requirements.

• Allows eligible manufacturers to ship annually to persons 21 years or older for personal use only, with containers requiring labels stating "CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON AGE 21 YEARS OR OLDER REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY."

• Mandates county liquor commissions adopt rules to implement the law without delaying commencement of direct shipment, and requires manufacturers to pay applicable general excise and gallonage taxes.

• Permits direct liquor shippers to ship to and from any county or state where properly licensed, subject to meeting reciprocal licensing requirements in receiving jurisdictions.