06/01/2023, Delaware, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Expanded provisions relating to the on-site sales privilege and updated the subsection on personal importation limits.
06/01/2023, North Carolina Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to clarify on-site DTC privileges for out-of-state wineries and to document the repeal of personal importation limits.
06/01/2023, West Virginia Control, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Updated to reflect in increase in permissible samples.
06/01/2023, West Virginia Open, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Updated to reflect in increase in permissible samples.
05/31/2023, North Dakota, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to include logistics shippers (fulfillment house) requirements.
05/29/2023, Arkansas, 1. Contact
Updated with links for further research, added e-mail address for ABC Administration.
05/29/2023, California, 1. Contact
Updated CA ABC phone numbers, added contact information for CalRecycle.
05/26/2023, Arizona, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Updated to add sampling in off-premise retailers by craft producers.
05/26/2023, Arkansas, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Updated to provide new fees, serving sizes, and industry member support for retailer sampling events.
05/26/2023, Arkansas, 8. Reporting Requirements for Suppliers
Updated to include e-mail address for reporting to the Miscellaneous Tax Department of the Arkansas Department of Finance.
05/25/2023, Maine Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to reflect that the temporary privilege of selling containers and cocktails to-go, established during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been made permanent.
05/25/2023, Maine Control, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Updated to reflect that the temporary privilege of selling containers and cocktails to-go has been made permanent; other relief has expired.
05/25/2023, Maine Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to reflect that the temporary privilege of selling containers and cocktails to-go, established during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been made permanent.
05/25/2023, Maine Open, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Updated to reflect that the temporary privilege of selling containers and cocktails to-go has been made permanent; other relief has expired.
05/25/2023, Montana Control, 15.10 Trade Shows, Conventions or Trade Associations - Participation in
Updated to provide for participation in industry trade shows.
05/25/2023, Montana Open, 15.10 Trade Shows, Conventions or Trade Associations - Participation in
Updated to provide for participation in industry trade shows.
05/25/2023, Montana Open, 16.2 Signs Outside Licensed Premises
Updated to provide for limitations on exterior beer signs posted by retailers.
05/24/2023, Arizona, 15. Trade Practice Activities
Updated to reflect increased limit on promotional items from $500 to $700 per retailer.
05/24/2023, Arizona, 15.12 Wine Lists/Drink Lists/Table Tents
Updated to reflect increased limit on promotional items from $500 to $700 per retailer.
05/24/2023, Arizona, 15.14 Glassware Sales to Retailers
Updated to reflect increased limit on promotional items from $500 to $700 per retailer.
05/22/2023, Mississippi Control, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Updated to reflect a change in the sunset provisions of the Wine Festival Permit; now effective until July 1, 2026.
05/22/2023, Pennsylvania Control, 0. Introduction
Updated beverage alcohol types to provide further clarification.
05/16/2023, District of Columbia, 1. Contact
Updated to reflect Administration name changes and corresponding URLs and phone numbers. The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration is now the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is now the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board (ABC Board). The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs is now the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.
05/16/2023, Kansas, 15.8 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Retailers
Updated to add new limits on samples.
05/15/2023, Connecticut, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to clarify privileges of each type of shipper's license.
05/15/2023, Montana Open, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Article updated to indicate effective date of repeal action of "Penny Tax"
05/12/2023, Kansas, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Gallonage tax returns due monthly, effective July 1, 2023.
05/12/2023, West Virginia Control, 0. Introduction
Updated to add definition of fortified wine; citation added.
05/12/2023, West Virginia Open, 0. Introduction
Updated to reflect increase in legal alcohol content for wine; citations added.
05/11/2023, Nebraska, 12. Primary Source Requirements
The definition of primary source of supply has been updated by Nebraska legislature.
05/11/2023, Nebraska, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Label registration is required beginning July 1, 2024.
05/10/2023, Pennsylvania Control, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to add brand registration requirements for alcoholic cider, mead, and fermented fruit beverages.
05/10/2023, Pennsylvania Control, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Provisions updated to clarify the definitions and marketing of alcoholic cider, mead, and fermented fruit beverages.
05/09/2023, Alabama Control, 2. Supplier Licenses
Foreign ownership of a licensee is not a bar to obtaining an out-of-state supplier license in Alabama.
05/09/2023, Oklahoma, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to reflect that corporations holding a Non-Resident Seller license are required to file annual Franchise Tax Returns with the OK Tax Commission.
05/08/2023, Alabama Open, 2. Supplier Licenses
Foreign ownership of a licensee is not a bar to obtaining an out-of-state supplier license in Alabama.
05/08/2023, Montana Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated information about reporting frequencies and license issuance and renewal requirements.
05/05/2023, Iowa Open, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Label registration no longer required.
05/05/2023, Iowa Open, 4. Pricing
Price posting is no longer required.
04/23/2023, Alabama Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to document the decision of the AL Attorney General that foreign ownership is not a bar to obtaining a Direct Wine Shipper License.
04/23/2023, Arkansas, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to add relevant definitions.
03/30/2023, Arizona, 1. Contact
Updated with links for further research; phone number updates for AZ Department of Revenue.
03/30/2023, Michigan Control, 1. Contact
Added secure licensing fax number. Contact numbers and web address for Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing (CSCL) updated.
03/30/2023, Michigan Open, 1. Contact
Added secure licensing fax number. Contact numbers and web address for Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing (CSCL) updated.
03/26/2023, Ohio Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Ohio product registrations are now done via Product Registration Online; other provisions also updated.
03/26/2023, Ohio Open, 2. Supplier Licenses
Provisions updated.
03/23/2023, Arizona, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated provisions relating to Craft Distillery and Out-of-State Farm Winery licenses.
03/23/2023, Vermont Control, 2. Supplier Licenses
Information about the requirement for a Solicitor's License expanded.
03/23/2023, Vermont Open, 2. Supplier Licenses
Information about the requirement for a Solicitor's License expanded.
03/14/2023, Arizona, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to add that Arizona supplier licenses are issued in the name of an Agent who must be fingerprinted with the application; production reporting requirement for Series 2D and 2W licenses and production limit for sales to retailers by Series D licenses also added.
03/14/2023, Ohio Open, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to reflect new product registration requirements using Product Registration Online (PRO) services
03/13/2023, Arkansas, 5. Size Restrictions
The minimum container size for distilled spirits is 50 milliliters, effective June 14, 2023.
03/05/2023, New York, 13. At Rest Law
Provisions expanded, citations added.
02/26/2023, Connecticut, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Updated to reflect excise tax rate changes for beer and cider.
02/17/2023, Tennessee, 15.7 Product Donations to Charities and Non-Profits
Updated to add beer and spirits to the list of products that can be donated.
02/16/2023, Washington, 15.7 Product Donations to Charities and Non-Profits
Provisions expanded and clarified, citation added.
02/09/2023, California, 16.10 Sponsorship/Stadiums/Arenas
Updated to add changes and additions to tied house exceptions enacted in 2022.
01/30/2023, California, 15.1 Displays, Dealer Loaders, POS Materials
Updated to add citation to case on inoperable display enhancers.
01/30/2023, Ohio Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Citation added for delivery of distilled spirits by Division of Liquor Control and/or agency stores.
01/30/2023, South Carolina, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to reflect option to obtain licenses via online applications.
01/30/2023, Vermont Open, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Reduced tax rate on cider not more than 7% ABV added effective July 1, 2023.
01/29/2023, Federal, 5 E - Mandatory Label Information
Updated to add Singani brandy.
01/29/2023, Federal, 5 I - Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits
Updated to add Singani brandy and its description to table and re-order table numbering accordingly.
01/29/2023, Federal, 5 N - Advertising of Distilled Spirits
Updated to add Singani brandy.
01/02/2023, Michigan Open, 4. Pricing
Updated to report revised price posting requirements for suppliers that sell to MI retailers.
01/02/2023, Virginia Open, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to clarify that the Wine Importer license covers sales of low alcohol beverage coolers.
12/27/2022, Michigan Control, 17.3 Private Labels
Updated with new provisions governing private labels.
12/27/2022, Michigan Open, 17.3 Private Labels
Updated with new provisions governing private labels.
12/26/2022, California, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Privilege of sponsoring invitation-only events extended to January 1, 2028 and limited to 8 events at the same location.
12/26/2022, Michigan Control, 15.2 Mail-In Refund Offers
Provisions updated with requirements from newly enacted statute.
12/26/2022, Michigan Open, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
Updated to address the legal responsibility of a manufacturer or wholesaler to make reasonable efforts to fill customers' orders when demand exceeds supply.
12/26/2022, Michigan Open, 11. Tied House Restrictions
Updated to allow suppliers to provide sales and marketing technology to wholesalers under certain conditions.
12/26/2022, Michigan Open, 15.2 Mail-In Refund Offers
Provisions updated with requirements from newly enacted statute.
12/26/2022, Michigan Open, 17.4 Product Returns
Updated to report requirements for product refunds, replacements, and recalls.
12/19/2022, Connecticut, 15.17 Combination Packages (On-Packs, Gift Packs, etc.)
Details about price posting VAPs added.
12/19/2022, Connecticut, 4. Pricing
Updated to include information about price posting combination packages or VAPs.
12/19/2022, Missouri, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
The time limit for notifying the ATC of distributor changes increased to 15 days.
12/19/2022, Missouri, 17.4 Product Returns
Provisions added, reflecting newly extended time for accepting returns from retailers.
12/19/2022, Vermont Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to reflect the need to apply for and renew licenses online.
12/15/2022, California, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to reflect new requirements for Wine Direct Shipper permittees under California's recycling laws, which adds wine as a covered beverage effective January 1, 2024.
12/15/2022, California, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to reflect changes in the container redemption labeling requirements that add wine and spirits effective January 1, 2024.
12/15/2022, Colorado, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Personal importation limits updated.
12/15/2022, Connecticut, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to add the requirement of Secretary of State registration as a prerequisite for an Out-of-State Retailer's Shipper's Permit.
12/15/2022, Connecticut, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Effective January 1, 2023, hard cider and hard seltzer are covered by deposit requirements.
12/15/2022, Oregon Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to report that privilege tax returns must now be submitted online.
12/08/2022, Texas, 1. Contact
Added phone number for TABC licensing team.
12/02/2022, Kentucky, 1. Contact
Updated contact information for the KY ABC and the Department of Revenue. Added links for further research.
12/01/2022, Connecticut, 1. Contact
Links for further research added.
12/01/2022, Illinois, 1. Contact
Updated email address for the Illinois Liquor Control Commission; updated Department of Revenue PO Box; updated information for the Chicago Department of Finance; added web address for Secretary of State
11/29/2022, California, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Updated to report the temporary privilege granted to California craft distillers to ship spirits of their own manufacture to California consumers.
11/29/2022, Kentucky, 16.10 Sponsorship/Stadiums/Arenas
Updated in accordance with a new KY regulation that addresses sponsorship.
11/29/2022, Kentucky, 16.12 Miscellaneous Advertising-Related Information
Provisions expanded, citations updated.
11/29/2022, Kentucky, 16.5 Advertising in Other Media
Citations updated and added, provisions updated to include permission to advertise in social media.
11/29/2022, Kentucky, 16.6 Cooperative Advertising
Provisions updated.
11/29/2022, Kentucky, 16.7 Direct Mail to Consumers
Provisions and citations updated.
11/29/2022, Oregon Control, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to report that refund value labeling of wine in cans will not become mandatory until October 1, 2026.
11/28/2022, Oklahoma, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Updated to add the gross receipts tax paid by on-premise retail licensees.
11/25/2022, Illinois, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to reflect increased application and renewal fees when the Self-Distribution Exemption is added to the Winery Shipper's license.
11/20/2022, Kentucky, 15.13 Advertising Specialties/Novelties
Citation updated.
11/15/2022, Texas, 16.10 Sponsorship/Stadiums/Arenas
Updated with Code section for Advertising of Events Sponsored by Charitable or Non-Profit Organizations.
11/15/2022, Texas, 16.2 Signs Outside Licensed Premises
Updated to reflect new regulation number.
11/14/2022, Texas, 16. Advertising
Updated to add new Texas regulations on advertising of alcoholic beverages.
11/14/2022, Texas, 16.12 Miscellaneous Advertising-Related Information
Updated to add new Texas regulations relating to advertising alcoholic beverages and update amendment date of MBP-012.
11/14/2022, Texas, 16.3 Radio Advertising
Updated to reflect new regulation numbers and amendment date of MPB-012.
11/14/2022, Texas, 16.4 Television Advertising
Updated to reflect new regulation numbers.
11/10/2022, Kentucky, 16.11 Cross-Promotion of Beverages of Different Classes
Citation updated.
11/10/2022, Kentucky, 16.4 Television Advertising
Citation updated.
11/10/2022, Kentucky, 16.9 Billboard Advertising
Citation updated.
11/08/2022, Kentucky, 16. Advertising
Citation updated.
11/08/2022, Kentucky, 16.3 Radio Advertising
Citation updated.
11/08/2022, Louisiana, 1. Contact
Updated contact information for Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and Secretary of State.
11/08/2022, Rhode Island, 1. Contact
Updated link for Dept.of Business Regulation. Added phone number for Dept. of Revenue. Added links for further research.
11/07/2022, New Jersey, 1. Contact
Updated with new link to NJ Statutes and Regulations on NJ Department of State website.
11/04/2022, Iowa Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to correct the effective date of the recent change in renewal requirements and the repeal of the previously required bond. Both went into effect August 18, 2022.
10/31/2022, Texas, 16.1 Signs Inside Licensed Premises
Updated to reflect revisions to regulations that allow liquor wholesalers to provide interior signs to retailers without dollar value limitations.
10/29/2022, Federal, Part 5 - Labeling & Advertising of Distilled Spirits
Updated to reflect TTB's extensive changes to Part 5.
10/06/2022, Texas, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Updated with new provisions relating to consumer sampling on retail licensed premises, bar spending, market research, and pre-announcement of sampling events, and adding new citations to regulations and Marketing Practice Bulletins and Advisories.
10/05/2022, Tennessee, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Direct Shipper License application requirements updated to reflect requirement for Secretary of State registration, renewal requirements updated, and new common carrier license described.
10/05/2022, Texas, 15.11 Services to Retailers/Shelf Stocking Activities
Provisions updated.
10/05/2022, Texas, 15.12 Wine Lists/Drink Lists/Table Tents
Provisions updated.
10/05/2022, Texas, 15.13 Advertising Specialties/Novelties
Provisions updated.
10/04/2022, Texas, 15.17 Combination Packages (On-Packs, Gift Packs, etc.)
Updated to add citation to TABC Marketing Practices Advisory.
10/04/2022, Texas, 15.5 Consumer Sweepstakes
Updated with information about value of prizes awarded; citations added.
10/04/2022, Texas, 15.7 Product Donations to Charities and Non-Profits
Updated with additional information on donations and citation to TABC Marketing Bulletin MPB-026.
10/04/2022, Texas, 15.8 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Retailers
Updated with new retailer sampling privileges for Nonresident Sellers of wine and distilled spirits.
09/30/2022, Iowa Control, 0. Introduction
The allowable alcohol content of canned cocktails has been amended, effective January 1, 2023.
09/30/2022, Iowa Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to add the privilege of off-premises sales to specified license types, all effective 1/1/2023. Provisions allowing personal importation of distilled spirits also updated.
09/30/2022, Iowa Open, 0. Introduction
The allowable alcohol content of canned cocktails has been amended, effective January 1, 2023.
09/30/2022, Iowa Open, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Tax rates and definitions for canned cocktails and high alcohol content beer added, effective 1/1/2023.
09/30/2022, Kansas, 1. Contact
Updated phone contact information.
09/30/2022, Louisiana, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
Out-of-state suppliers must also list their intended Louisiana wholesalers on their application for an Out-of-State Manufacturer/Supplier's Permit from the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.
09/30/2022, Louisiana, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to add the requirement of appointing LA wholesalers when applying for an out-of-state supplier's permit.
09/30/2022, New Hampshire Control, 1. Contact
Update made to Corporation Division URL.
09/30/2022, Tennessee, 1. Contact
Added links for further research.
09/29/2022, Iowa Control, 1. Contact
Added toll-free phone number for Secretary of State.
09/29/2022, Iowa Open, 1. Contact
Added toll-free phone number for Secretary of State.
09/27/2022, Louisiana, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Provisions covering delivery by retailers updated; requirements for direct shippers to use only registered fulfillment houses and for fulfillment house registration added.
09/27/2022, New Jersey, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to report establishment of Third-Party Delivery Permit.
09/27/2022, Texas, 8. Reporting Requirements for Suppliers
Provisions and citations updated.
09/23/2022, Iowa Control, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to report revised Certificate of Compliance fees and new renewal policy.
09/23/2022, Iowa Open, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to report revised Certificate of Compliance fees and new renewal policy.
09/23/2022, Texas, 9. Credit to Licensees
Updated to add credit provisions for wine and spirits sales to retailers and citation to Marketing Practices Advisory MPA-065.
09/14/2022, Texas, 2. Supplier Licenses
Subsection on sales representatives updated.
09/08/2022, Alaska, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Manufacturer Direct Shipment License, Package Store Delivery Endorsement, and Package Store Shipping Endorsement enacted effective January 1, 2024.
09/08/2022, Maine Open, 4. Pricing
Provisions re price postings and miscellaneous pricing requirements expanded.
09/08/2022, New Hampshire Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Volume limits on deliveries by retailers eliminated; information relating to direct shipping privileges of in-state licensees added.
09/01/2022, District of Columbia, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to report the availability of a third-party delivery license.
09/01/2022, Hawaii, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Annual fee for a Direct Wine Shipper Permit from the County of Kauai has been increased.
09/01/2022, Kansas, 7. Excise Tax Rates
As of January 1, 2023, wine containing not more than 16% ABV is taxed at the light wine tax rate and wine containing more than 16% ABV is taxed at the fortified wine tax rate.
09/01/2022, North Carolina Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Limit on personal importation of spirituous liquor repealed.
09/01/2022, Oregon Control, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Floor pricing for distilled spirits established effective July 1, 2021.
09/01/2022, Tennessee, 2. Supplier Licenses
Non-Resident Seller Permit renewal requirements updated.
08/31/2022, Vermont Control, 1. Contact
Updated contact Information for Division of Liquor Control and Secretary of State; links for further research added.
08/31/2022, Vermont Control, 15.8 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Retailers
Please refer to the Vermont Open Digest for information about these privileges, which are permitted for wine, malt beverages, and RTDs only.
08/31/2022, Vermont Control, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Provisions updated and expanded to include additional tasting privileges.
08/31/2022, Vermont Control, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to expand provisions and report that ready-to-drink spirit beverages are no longer "liquor" and qualify for the lower deposit value as of July 1, 2022.
08/31/2022, Vermont Open, 1. Contact
Updated contact Information for Division of Liquor Control and Secretary of State; links for further research added.
08/31/2022, Vermont Open, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
Updated to add ready-to-drink spirits beverages to the franchise law.
08/31/2022, Vermont Open, 15.8 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Retailers
Provisions updated; tasting privileges for ready-to-drink spirit beverages added.
08/31/2022, Vermont Open, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Provisions updated and expanded to include tasting privileges for ready-to-drink spirit beverages and additional tasting privileges.
08/31/2022, Vermont Open, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to expand provisions and report that ready-to-drink spirit beverages are no longer "liquor" and qualify for the lower deposit value as of July 1, 2022.
08/19/2022, Maryland/Montgomery County, 2. Supplier Licenses
Montgomery County Solicitor's permit no longer required.
08/19/2022, Michigan Control, 4. Pricing
Effective July 11, 2022, the amount the Commission may pay to a spirits vendor to offset the costs of warehousing and delivery has been increased.
08/19/2022, Michigan Control, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Effective July 11, 2022, the amount the Commission may pay to a spirits vendor to offset the costs of warehousing and delivery has been increased.
08/19/2022, Missouri, 12. Primary Source Requirements
Provisions updated; citation added.
08/19/2022, Pennsylvania Control, 15.2 Mail-In Refund Offers
Updated to add additional detail on cross-merchandising from Advisory Opinion 22-275.
08/19/2022, Pennsylvania Control, 15.3 Coupons Redeemable by Retailers
Updated to add additional detail on cross-merchandising from Advisory Opinion 22-275.
08/18/2022, Vermont Control, 0. Introduction
Updated to reflect amended definition of "spirits."
08/18/2022, Vermont Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated personal importation section to add ready-to-drink spirit beverages.
08/18/2022, Vermont Open, 0. Introduction
Updated to include ready-to-drink spirits beverages.
08/09/2022, Virginia Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
The volume limit for personal importation has been increased effective July 1, 2022 to three gallons.
08/09/2022, Virginia Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
The volume limit for personal importation has been increased effective July 1, 2022 to three gallons.
08/08/2022, Federal, 4 G - Advertising of Wine
Section 4.62 revised; formatting updated.
08/08/2022, Federal, 4 H - Standards of fill for Wine
Formatting updated and corrected.
08/05/2022, Federal, 4 A - Scope
Sections 4.6 (Wines covered by this part) and 4.7 (Products produced as wine that are not covered by this part) added.
08/05/2022, Federal, 4 B - Definitions
Definition of Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) added.
08/05/2022, Federal, 4 C - Standards of Identity for Wine
Sections 4.21 (Standards of identity) and 4.27 (Vintage wine) revised; formatting updated.
08/05/2022, Federal, 4 D - Labeling Requirements for Wine
Section 4.35 (Name and address) revised; formatting updated.
08/05/2022, Federal, 4 E - Requirements for Withdrawal of Wine from Customs Custody
Formatting updated.
08/05/2022, Federal, 4 F - Requirements for Approval of Labels of Wine Domestically Bottled or Packed
New section 4.54 (Personalized labels) added and formatting updated.
08/05/2022, Federal, Part 4 - Labeling & Advertising of Wine
New sections added to Subparts A and F.
06/24/2022, Colorado, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to add information about the annual renewal application fee.
06/24/2022, Maine Control, 15.8 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Retailers
Updated due to legislation amending various sampling privileges.
06/24/2022, Maine Open, 15.8 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Retailers
Updated due to legislation amending various sampling privileges.
06/17/2022, Idaho Open, 1. Contact
Updated to remove incorrect fax number for the State Tax Commission.
06/17/2022, Missouri, 1. Contact
Links for further research added.
06/17/2022, Ohio Open, 1. Contact
Updated to add contact information for Department of Taxation.
06/16/2022, Maine Control, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Updated due to legislation amending various taste-testing privileges.
06/16/2022, Maine Open, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Updated due to legislation amending various taste-testing privileges.
06/16/2022, Oregon Open, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to reflect that wine in a can will be subject to the OR Bottle Bill effective July 1, 2025, and additional provisions added.
06/15/2022, Minnesota, 1. Contact
Updated to add fax number for MN AGE and update addresses for the Department of Revenue and Secretary of State.
06/15/2022, Minnesota, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Definition of "beer" or "malt liquor" updated to include beverages made by fermentation of malt substitutes.
06/14/2022, West Virginia Control, 1. Contact
Updated to add the address for Taxpayer Services and the fax number for the Secretary of State.
06/14/2022, West Virginia Open, 1. Contact
Updated to add the address for Taxpayer Services and the fax number for the Secretary of State.
06/13/2022, Utah Control, 1. Contact
Utah ABC renamed Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services effective June 1, 2022.
06/13/2022, Utah Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Reports new legislation establishing a new division to administer the wine subscription program and a new consumer purchasing system.
06/13/2022, Utah Control, 17.6 Growlers
Sale of beer growlers allowed under specified conditions effective June 1, 2022.
06/13/2022, Utah Control, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
The definition of beer has been amended to include hard seltzers and spiked seltzers.
06/13/2022, Utah Control, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Wine and spirits manufacturers that are part of control groups must include the combined production volume of all members of the group when qualifying for a reduced mark-up.
06/06/2022, Colorado, 1. Contact
Links for further research added; area code for sales tax support phone number updated.
06/06/2022, New Jersey, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Updated to reflect the temporary privileges enacted by statute and the conditions under which they will expire.
06/06/2022, North Carolina Open, 11. Tied House Restrictions
Wholesalers that are also licensed as importers in NC or another state are now excluded from the definition of "supplier" for tied house purposes under certain conditions.
06/04/2022, Pennsylvania Control, 13. At Rest Law
Updated to address the possibility of special orders placed for direct shipment to the customer.
06/04/2022, Pennsylvania Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Following a PA court decision, licensed vendors and importers may now make deliveries of special order items to customers instead of requiring the customer to pick up the order in a state store.
06/04/2022, Pennsylvania Control, 4. Pricing
Following a PA court decision, licensed vendors and importers may now make deliveries of special order items to customers instead of requiring the customer to pick up the order in a state store.
06/03/2022, Arizona, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
Updated to include prohibition for a supplier to coerce a wholesaler in certain specified ways.
06/03/2022, Connecticut, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
Updated to add more details on the process of terminating a distributor or diminishing the distributor's territory.
06/03/2022, Texas, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
New regulations adopted governing personal importation.