Recent Updates

Links for further research added.

Updated for the allowance of limited services after approval by the local ABC Board.

Updated and rearranged for clarity on sampling and tastings for ABC Boards and on-sale retailers.

Updated to provide that industry members may participate in and sponsor events held by non-profit, political and governmental entities.

Links for further research added.

Updated to provide additional services that industry members may provide to retailers.

Reviewed and updated for regulations on samples and tastings.

Updated to provide that industry members may participate in and sponsor events held by non-profit, political and governmental entities.

Updated to provide that suppliers may provide ABC stores with displays with a value up to $1,000 per brand and plug-in coolers with a value up to $1,500.

Updated to provide for supplier participation in non-retailer trade shows, conventions and events.

Industry members may now provide branded plug-in coolers to ABC stores.

Updated to provide that ABC stores may sell spirituous liquor products packaged with branded ad speciality items included.

Updated to provide that two mixed beverages drinks may be sold at Spirituous Liquor Special Event Permits.

Updated to provide that beer or wine wholesalers may provide displays with a value up to $600 per brand per year.

Updated to provide for supplier participation in non-retailer trade shows, conventions and events.

Subsection covering delivery by retailers added.

Updated to report that the privilege of delivering sealed containers and single-serving drinks by retail licensees and delivery service permittees has been made permanent effective July 8, 2024.

The delivery of single-serving drinks by on-premises permittees and delivery service permittees is now allowed.

Updated to report that the privilege of delivering sealed containers and single-serving drinks by retail licensees and delivery service permittees has been made permanent effective July 8, 2024.

Updated to report the repeal of the 200-transaction threshold for sales tax nexus effective January 1, 2025, and update the subsection on personal importation.

Updated to add provisions for sales below cost by local boards and notification of price reductions.

Updated to add the requirements for delivery of alcoholic beverages by the holder of a Delivery Service License.

Employees of licensed industry members no longer require a Solicitor's License.

Updated in accordance with latest SLA Advisory.

Updated for prohibition on giving merchandise, novelties or other items as a rebate and requiring the purchase of an alcoholic beverage for merchandise.

Updated and reorganized to clarify price posting requirements.

Updated to add regulation on donations by licensees to non-profit organizations.

Updated to provide information on the new EFT payment system for sales by wholesalers to retailers, starting January 1, 2026.

Specified licensees may donate to a non-profit charitable organization a portion of the proceeds from the sale of alcoholic beverages until December 31, 2030.

Updated with minimum container size and new regulations.

Added contact information for CA ABC and CalRecycle.

Updated to report the extension of the temporary privilege granted to California craft distillers to ship spirits of their own manufacture to California consumers.

Contact information expanded for various agencies.

Updated for new renewal process for supplier's licenses.

Updated to mention that Premixed Cocktails are sold only through the state-controlled system.

Updated to add Premixed Cocktails as product sold in the control system.

Updated to define premixed cocktails, and note that they are not subject to the mixed beverage tax charged on sales to mixed beverage permittees.

Updated contact information for the DE Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement and DE Division of Corporations; added links for further research.

The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) has moved to a new location; contact information updated for the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.

Updated to add requirements for sales invoices.

Effective November 16, 2024, direct shipments of spirits, cider, mead, and braggot are allowed under certain conditions.

Updated to provide that package stores may have unlimited wine tastings once in each of the months of March, August, and November.

Added email address for SOS Corporations Division.

Added two email addresses for the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission.

Updated contact information for the NV Department of Taxation.

Updated to provide for fee-based educational tasting of spirits and increase the tasting quantities allowed for spirits in package stores.

Updated to add ready-to-drink cocktails are sold by PLCB and PA manufacturers to retailers and distributors.

Provisions updated to clarify the definitions and marketing of alcoholic cider, mead, and fermented fruit beverages and add the definition for ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDCs).

Article updated to expand what equipment distributors are now allowed to sell or rent to other licensees.

Updated to note that licensees may offer happy hours up to 24 hours per week and up to two food and drink combinations each day.

Updated to note that these provisions cover ready-to-drink cocktails.

Updated to correct tax rates for Cook County excise taxes on table wine and beer.

Updated to add exceptions to the types of employment allowed across tiers.

Updated to increase the limit on point of sale materials to $750 per brand and prohibit stocking co-branded alcoholic beverages adjacent to non-alcoholic beverages.

Article updated for new limit of $750 per brand for signs, effective September 13, 2024 and citations updated.

Article updated for new limit of $750 per brand for signs, effective September 13, 2024 and citations updated.

Updated to increase the number of special event permits/year a manufacturer may hold and add wholesaler dealers as sources for beverages for sampling events.

Updated to increase the number of special event permits/year a manufacturer may hold and add wholesaler dealers as sources for beverages for sampling events.

Updated to report new regulation requiring signage when alcoholic beverages are displayed adjacent to juices, soft drinks, candy and toys.

Updated to provide that suppliers may cover expenses for entertainment and recreation.

Updated to report new policy requiring licensing of fulfillment houses.

Updated to report new policy requiring licensing of third party logistics providers.

Updated to provide information on wholesaler-sponsored trade shows for retailers.

Updated with requirements for display of co-branded alcoholic beverages adjacent to non-alcoholic products.

Updated to expand the cider definition.

Updated to add cider tax rate.

Updated fee for label registration updated, expanded recordkeeping requirements, and added the types of alcoholic beverages covered by the license.

Updated with new wine of own production rule, effective November 6, 2024.

Updated fee being charged for brand registration.

Updated to add new regulation on retention of records.

Liquor liability insurance is not required for out-of-state IN Farm Winery licensees.

Liquor liability coverage is not required for out-of-state holders of an IN Farm Winery Permit.

Updated and reorganized in accordance with current regulations and new legislation.

Added email address for Secretary of State.

Added email addresses for ABC and additional contact information for the MS Secretary of State.

Updated to note potential additional tax liabilities for holding an Out-of-State Winery License.

Provisions updated and expanded.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Provisions updated.

In-store servicing of distilled spirits allowed effective July 1, 2024.

Provisions updated, information about required bailment fee added.

Donations by manufacturers now allowed.

Donations by manufacturers now allowed.

Updated to provide information on channel pricing, non-discrimination in pricing and discounts, and wholesaler requirements.

Provisions clarified and updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Provisions clarified and updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Provisions updated in accordance with current regulations.

Provisions updated.

Reorganized and clarified Direct Sales and Shipments to Retailers subsection.

Updated to add prohibition against differential pricing practices.

Permanent regulations adopted covering Third-Party Delivery Facilitators.

Updated with Bottle Bill information for direct shippers of cider and malt beverages; permanent regulations adopted covering Third-Party Delivery Facilitators.

Provisions concerning delivery by retailers and consumer personal importation limits have been updated.

Provisions concerning delivery by retailers and consumer personal importation limits have been updated.

The privileges of takeout and delivery of alcoholic beverages from on-premises retail establishments is now permanent.

Takeout and delivery privileges have been made permanent, effective July 1, 2024.

Effective August 7, 2024, the same company may hold both an Importer's License and a Wholesaler's License.

Updated for new process to register with Secretary of State.

Added website address for OK Tax Commission.

Added email addresses for DOR Liquor Enforcement Division.

Added new address and toll free phone number for the Division of Taxation.

Additional email addresses and URLs added.

Updated contact information for the Bailment Warehouse.

Updated to report contact information changes resulting from creation of new alcohol agency.

Alcohol agency moved to Department of Revenue, contact information updated.

Alcohol agency moved to Department of Revenue, contact information updated.

Updated contact information for DOR Excise Tax Section.

Updated URL for Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, added contact information for Division of Corporations & Commercial Code.

Added email for submitting price postings to the VA ABC and URL for searching for product approvals; added toll-free number for State Corporation Commission.

Added link to transaction portal.

Added link to transaction portal.

Licensees that maintain compliance with all required tax payments for 10 years or more are exempt from their OTC bond requirement.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

The monopoly on liquor sales in Womico County has been repealed.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Added link to the Division of Consumer Services online filing service and links for further research.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations, and adding content to the Delivery by Retailers subsection.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated to add requirements for pre-approval of gift packs.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated in accordance with re-codification of regulations.

Updated to remove obsolete provisions.

Effective May 1, 2024, liquor that contains more than 80% ABV may not be sold in Utah.

The markup on liquor, wine, heavy beer, and flavored malt beverages was increased effective May 1, 2024, and the excise tax on beer and heavy beer is incrementally increasing by $1 over the next four years.

Small distillers may now self-distribute under certain conditions; additional conditions enacted covering delivery of alcoholic beverages by the package.

Citations updated. Regulation requiring deposits on returnable bottles has been repealed.

Additional legal sizes for wine added effective July 1, 2024.

Added contact information for Comptroller of MD; updated URLs for ATCC website and alcohol regulations, and added phone number for Alcohol Unit.

Sampling of alcoholic beverages for purposes of training retail licensees and their employees allowed under specified conditions.

Updated to reflect a reduction and exemption from brand label registration fees.

Ownership disclosure requirements updated, effective July 16, 2024.

Registration and reporting requirements for fulfillment providers, changes in disclosure requirements, and other changes instituted effective July 16, 2024.

Ownership disclosure requirements updated, effective July 16, 2024.

Updated with additional contact information.

Contact information for the PA Department of State updated.

Provisions for distributing mail-in refund coupons for wine and spirits updated.

WI now permits retailers to pre-mix cocktails with a statutory exception to the need for a rectifiers' license.

Updated to add limits on samples provided at off-premises retailers for off-premises consumption.

Updated to reflect that Secretary of State registration is no longer required for a DTC licensee, include information on the permit required for common carriers, and add subsections for clarity.

Updated to indicate the revised no-tax threshold for franchise taxes, and clarify how the threshold is measured.

Wisconsin has recodified its tied house restrictions effective May 1, 2024.

Tasting provisions updated effective May 1, 2024.

Updated with additional citations.

Updated provisions relating to self-distribution licenses available to outstate sellers.

Updated with additional citations.

Updated provisions relating to self-distribution licenses available to outstate sellers.

New requirements enacted relating to wine of the shipper's own production, the use of licensed fulfillment houses, and the use of licensed common carriers. Cocktails to go prepared in advance of sale allowed effective May 1, 2024.

Updated to report change in tax classification of hard seltzers and add citations.

Links for further research added.

Links for further research added.

Added contact information for AK Department of Revenue and links for further research.

Added improved URL for MI LCC.

Added improved URL for MI LCC.

Updated URL for Alcohol Division.

Updated URL for the Wyoming Liquor Division and added fax number and links for future research.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Exception and citation added.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated with information about optional pre-approval of advertising materials and promotional activities.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Exception and citation added.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated with information about optional pre-approval of advertising materials and promotional activities.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Revised in accordance with new regulations that define terms relating to beer price posting and update beer price posting procedures.

Updated with information about the allowable promotions for beer.

Updated in accordance with revised guidance from PLCB.

Updated to provide information on credit to retailers.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (8th Revision) dated 7/17/19 and Policies and Procedures for Wine & Spirits Vendors dated June 2023.

Original license fees and license privileges updated.

Updated to add changes and additions to tied house exceptions enacted in 2023.

Provisions added.

New law allows manufacturers and wholesalers to sponsor events held by certain temporary retail licensees.

Dollar limit for advertising specialties raised effective 2/12/2024.

Updated to add further details about Salesman's and Transportation Permits.

Secretary of State registration is no longer required for a Direct Wine Shipment Permit.

Updated with information about optional pre-approval of advertising materials and promotional activities.

Updated with information about optional pre-approval of advertising materials and promotional activities.

Updated with information about optional pre-approval of advertising materials and promotional activities.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated with information about optional pre-approval of advertising materials and promotional activities.

Updated in accordance with revised regulations.

Updated to add additional definitions and corrections.