HF 1909 Summary

• Direct ship wineries licensed outside Minnesota may obtain a $50 license to ship up to 12 cases (9 liters maximum per case) annually to Minnesota residents age 21 or older for personal use.

• Direct ship wineries must collect and remit liquor gross receipts tax, sales and use tax, and excise tax, and provide monthly shipment statements to the commissioner.

• Common carriers shipping wine must file monthly reports with the commissioner containing shipment details including carrier name, recipient address, package weight, tracking number, and delivery date; records must be retained for two years.

• Unlicensed direct shipments of alcoholic beverages to Minnesota addresses are prohibited; violations within two years of a cease and desist order are misdemeanors, and third or subsequent violations are gross misdemeanors.

• Data collected on direct wine shipments is classified as private or nonpublic and shared between the commissioners of public safety and revenue for tax administration purposes.