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IN SB0337
Bill
Status
1/8/2015
Primary Sponsor
Mark Messmer
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AI Summary
SB 337 Summary
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Eliminates the requirement that consumers provide information to direct wine sellers in an initial face-to-face transaction at the seller's place of business.
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Allows direct wine sellers to accept consumer information remotely, including name, valid delivery address, telephone number, state-issued photo ID proving age 21+, and a verified statement under penalty of perjury that the consumer meets eligibility requirements.
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Permits proof of age to be provided in person, by photocopy, facsimile, or electronically transmitted copy rather than requiring in-person verification.
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Reduces the maximum annual direct shipment limit from 27,000 liters to 18,000 gallons per permit year and caps shipments to individual consumers at 216 liters annually.
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Repeals the provision requiring consumers to provide specified information to direct wine sellers, shifting the burden to sellers to request necessary information.
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Effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Direct wine sales. Removes requirements that before a direct wine seller may sell to a consumer: (1) the consumer must provide information in one face-to-face transaction at the seller's place of business; or (2) under certain circumstances, the consumer must provide a verified statement that the consumer is at least 21 years of age, and the seller must provide the name and address of the consumer to the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission). Allows a direct wine seller to sell and ship wine directly to a consumer if the consumer provides: (1) the consumer's name; (2) a valid delivery address
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
1/8/2015