Recent Updates

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.

Effective July 1, 2024, cocktails to go are allowed and liquor liability insurance is required for IN Farm Winery licensees.

Effective July 1, 2024, liquor liability coverage is required for holders of an IN Farm Winery Permit.

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.

Updated to conform article to privileges and restrictions currently in effect.

Updated URL for Liquor Control Commission, added links for further research and URL for NE DOR and NE SOS.

Updated in accordance with clarified guidance from PLCB Advisory Opinion 2024-023.

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.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No. 10 (8th Revision) dated July 17, 2019 and Advisory Notice No. 9 (13th Revision) dated December 14, 2022.

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.

Label registration requirements updated.

Updated with additional details on new brand registration requirement.

Updated to add additional definitions and corrections.

Provisions allowing the takeout and delivery of beer, wine, and mixed drinks during the coronavirus pandemic extended again.

Updated in accordance with a new regulation allowing donations by wholesalers.

Provisions updated and expanded.

Provisions added to provide reporting by 15th day of the month by beverage vendors.

Provisions and citations updated.

Provisions for wholesaler-sponsored tasting events for on-premise retailers updated.

Conditions for the use of mail-in rebate offers liberalized.

Conditions for the use of mail-in rebate offers liberalized.

Contact information updated.

A reduced fee has been established for winemaker self-distribution license holders that produce 10,000 gallons or less annually.

Correction made; wholesalers are prohibited from using private labels.

Deliveries by Retailer and Consumer Personal Importation Limits subsections updated.

Regulations have been amended extending the privilege of delivery until July 1, 2025 and permanently allowing certain take-out sales.

Updated for new listing criteria in accordance with latest Listing Manual and providing recycling statement requirements.

Provisions updated based on Listing Manual, dated July 2022.

Updated to refer to ABD's vendor electronic portal and notice for price reductions.

Citations updated; also added exemption from container deposit requirements for wine shipped direct-to-consumers.

Updates made to DOR and SOS contact information.

Update made to Corporation Division address.

Address clarifications and corrections entered.

Citations updated; grocery, liquor, and convenience stores may now fill and refill beer or wine growlers.

Citations updated; grocery, liquor, and convenience stores may now fill and refill beer or wine growlers.

Container deposit labeling provisions clarified, citation added.

The upper limit for the reduced tax rate on cider is now 8.5% ABV (previously 6% ABW).

Provisions added.

Requirements for an Out-of-State Manufacturer's License updated.

Sunday sales hours expanded for NY off-premises establishments.

Package sales of spirits now allowed on Sunday pursuant to local option.

Updated to add the general trade practice prohibitions enumerated in Section 25503.

Updated to add the general commercial bribery prohibitions stated in Section 25503.

Added provisions relating to interior signs advertising beer that are customized for the retailer.

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

Delivery by retailers and privileges of the Small Farm Winery License clarified.

Updated to reflect amendments to the container redemption labeling requirements for wine and spirits containers.

Provisions updated.

Effective February 2, 2023, all products containing wine or spirits are exempted from deposit requirements. Effective January 1, 2024, the deposit amount increases to ten cents.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic have been made permanent.

Provisions added.

Provisions added.

On-premise retailers now have the permanent privilege of filling and selling containers of alcoholic beverages for takeout and delivery.

Effective July 19, 2023, on-premise retailers may sell and deliver alcoholic beverages in qualified containers as a permanent privilege.

On-premise retailers now have the permanent privilege of filling and selling containers of alcoholic beverages for takeout and delivery.

Effective July 19, 2023, on-premise retailers may sell and deliver alcoholic beverages in qualified containers as a permanent privilege.

Updated contact information for Hawaii County and Kauai County.

Iowa has adopted a regulation concerning product returns.

Added email addresses for ABC Licensing and KS Secretary of State.

Updated physical address for ME Department of Environmental Protection.

Updated physical address for ME Department of Environmental Protection.

Email address and toll-free phone number for MN SOS Business Services added.

Updated contact information for ABC and TX Comptroller.

Citation updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Citation updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Industry members may now reset their own products and provide schematics.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Industry members may now reset their own products and provide schematics.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Links for further research added.

Updated to provide citations for wholesaler requirements to report brands and territories and revised franchise provisions for clarity.

Take-out privileges extended until July 1, 2025.

Take-out privileges extended until July 1, 2025.

Updated to incorporate amendments to Iowa's trade practice regulations.

Provisions updated and expanded due to amended regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to incorporate amendments to Iowa's trade practice regulations.

Provisions updated and expanded due to amended regulations.

Updated to reflect amendments to Iowa's regulations.

Updated to add recordkeeping requirement relating to a number of trade practice activities, a note about federal regulations adopted as rules, and a note about Iowa's definition of "exclusion."

Updated to add recordkeeping requirement relating to a number of trade practice activities, a note about federal regulations adopted as rules, and a note about Iowa's definition of "exclusion."

Updated to report requirements for offering discounts.

Updated with a note about requirements for offering discounts.

Provisions related to credit to retailers and non-discrimination among wholesalers added.

Updated to indicate that mead is taxed at the same rates as wine, and to add the excise tax on wine over 16.5%.

Updated due to legislation amending various taste-testing privileges.

Updated due to legislation amending various taste-testing privileges.

Louisiana restaurants may now prepare alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises with an appropriate cover or lid.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic have been replaced by permanent privileges.

Updated to add procedure for posting new items with an immediate effective date.

Provisions updated to add requirements for malt beverage label registration.

Privileges updated to allow holders of distributor's licenses the same retailer sampling privileges as holders of wholesaler's permits.

The names of two event permits have been changed, and the requirements for a limited event permit (formerly an educational sampling permit) have changed.

The names of two event permits have been changed, and the requirements for a limited event permit (formerly an educational sampling permit) have changed.

Updated to note amendments to beer franchise law and the definition of "small brewer."

Definition of beer updated, definition of seltzer added.

Cider now renamed hard cider.

Provisions updated and additional sizes added.

New criteria and procedure for label registration described.

Provisions reviewed and corrected.

Updated to reflect changes in the brand registration process.

Article updated to reflect current reporting procedure.

Reports the enactment of a retail delivery fee, effective July 1, 2024.

Updated to report the Kansas Department of Revenue's ruling that wine sales must be included in the calculation of the economic nexus threshold for sales tax.