Recent Updates

Provisions covering delivery by retailers updated; requirements for direct shippers to use only registered fulfillment houses and for fulfillment house registration added.

Updated to report establishment of Third-Party Delivery Permit.

Provisions and citations updated.

Updated to add credit provisions for wine and spirits sales to retailers and citation to Marketing Practices Advisory MPA-065.

Updated to report revised Certificate of Compliance fees and new renewal policy.

Updated to report revised Certificate of Compliance fees and new renewal policy.

Subsection on sales representatives updated.

Manufacturer Direct Shipment License, Package Store Delivery Endorsement, and Package Store Shipping Endorsement enacted effective January 1, 2024.

Volume limits on deliveries by retailers eliminated; information relating to direct shipping privileges of in-state licensees added.

Provisions re price postings and miscellaneous pricing requirements expanded.

Direct Shipper License renewal requirements updated and new common carrier license described.

Limit on personal importation of spirituous liquor repealed.

Limit on personal importation of spirituous liquor repealed.

Non-Resident Seller Permit renewal requirements updated.

Updated to report the availability of a third-party delivery license.

Annual fee for a Direct Wine Shipper Permit from the County of Kauai has been increased.

Citations added and updated.

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.

Floor pricing for distilled spirits established effective July 1, 2021.

Provisions updated and expanded to include tasting privileges for ready-to-drink spirit beverages and additional tasting privileges.

Provisions updated; tasting privileges for ready-to-drink spirit beverages added.

Updated to add ready-to-drink spirits beverages to the franchise law.

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.

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.

Updated contact Information for Division of Liquor Control and Secretary of State; links for further research added.

Updated contact Information for Division of Liquor Control and Secretary of State; links for further research added.

Provisions updated and expanded to include additional tasting privileges.

Please refer to the Vermont Open Digest for information about these privileges, which are permitted for wine, malt beverages, and RTDs only.

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.

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.

Montgomery County Solicitor's permit no longer required.

Provisions updated; citation added.

Updated to add additional detail on cross-merchandising from Advisory Opinion 22-275.

Updated to add additional detail on cross-merchandising from Advisory Opinion 22-275.

Updated to include ready-to-drink spirits beverages.

Updated to reflect amended definition of "spirits."

Updated to add privileges for shipment, delivery, and importation of ready-to-drink spirits beverages.

Updated personal importation section to add ready-to-drink spirit beverages.

Tax rate on ready-to-drink spirit beverages and definitions of spirits, fortified wines, ready-to-drink beverages, malt beverages, and cider added.

Updated to provide for sales of ready-to-drink spirits beverages.

The volume limit for personal importation has been increased effective July 1, 2022 to three gallons.

The volume limit for personal importation has been increased effective July 1, 2022 to three gallons.

Updated due to legislation amending various sampling privileges.

Updated due to legislation amending various sampling privileges.

Updated to add information about the annual renewal application fee.

Links for further research added.

Updated to add contact information for Department of Taxation.

Updated to remove incorrect fax number for the State Tax Commission.

Updated to reflect that wine in a can will be subject to the OR Bottle Bill effective July 1, 2025, and additional provisions added.

Updated to reflect that wine in a can will be subject to the OR Bottle Bill effective July 1, 2025, and additional provisions added.

Updated due to legislation amending various taste-testing privileges.

Updated due to legislation amending various taste-testing privileges.

Definition of "beer" or "malt liquor" updated to include beverages made by fermentation of malt substitutes.

Updated to add fax number for MN AGE and update addresses for the Department of Revenue and Secretary of State.

Limits for personal importation updated.

Limits for personal importation updated.

Contact information updates for Liquor Control Division and Department of Revenue Services.

Updated to add the address for Taxpayer Services and the fax number for the Secretary of State.

Updated to add the address for Taxpayer Services and the fax number for the Secretary of State.

Sale of beer growlers allowed under specified conditions effective June 1, 2022.

Reports new legislation establishing a new division to administer the wine subscription program and a new consumer purchasing system.

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.

The definition of beer has been amended to include hard seltzers and spiked seltzers.

Utah ABC renamed Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services effective June 1, 2022.

Links for further research added; area code for sales tax support phone number updated.

Updated to reflect the temporary privileges enacted by statute and the conditions under which they will expire.

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.

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.

Updated to address the possibility of special orders placed for direct shipment to the customer.

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.

Effective July 1, 2022, Colorado imposes a retail delivery fee on all deliveries of taxable personal property by motor vehicle to a location in Colorado.

Updated to add more details on the process of terminating a distributor or diminishing the distributor's territory.

Updated to document the decision of the AL Attorney General that it is no longer necessary to register an out-of-state entity with the Alabama Secretary of State.

Updated to include prohibition for a supplier to coerce a wholesaler in certain specified ways.

New regulations adopted governing personal importation.

Donations by liquor producers now allowed under specified conditions.

Updated to add additional details.

Additional details added regarding Sunday sales at off-premises establishments.

Links for further research added.

Cocktails to go allowed until April 9, 2025.

The maximum convenience fee charge for third-party delivery of alcoholic beverages has been increased to $20.

The maximum convenience fee charge for third-party delivery of alcoholic beverages has been increased to $20.

Updated to report a statutory amendment clarifying the requirements for licensing sales representatives.

Updated to report a statutory amendment clarifying the requirements for licensing sales representatives.

Updated to reflect that Maine law and regulations are silent on this topic.

Updated to reflect that Maine law and regulations are silent on this topic.

Updated provisions describing monthly reporting procedures effective July 1, 2022.

Updated provisions describing monthly reporting procedures effective July 1, 2022.

Container deposit provisions updated.

Label registration must be done online now; citation added.

Updated to reflect changes in contact information for the BABLO and ME Department of Environmental Protection and add links for further research.

Address for courier deliveries and links for further research added.

Fortified wine excise tax rate added to chart; corrections made to description of low-alcohol spirits reporting.

Clarification and updated citations added.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated due to renumbering of regulations.

Updated to reflect additional venues where suppliers may purchase advertising and/or sponsorships, and reflect the expiration of a previous tied house exception.

Market research is allowed with specified restrictions.

Updated to correct names of supplier licenses and renewal procedure.

Updated to report the conditions under which social media advertising is allowed.

Updated to report the conditions under which social media advertising is allowed.

Provisions updated to provide additional details on charitable donations.

Provisions updated to provide additional details on charitable donations.

Links for further research added.

Updated to report legislation extending take-out and delivery of mixed beverages until 7/1/2024.

Updated to report revised hours of sale on Sundays.

Updated to report revised hours of sale on Sundays.

Links for further research added.

Updated to report legislation extending take-out and delivery of mixed beverages until 7/1/2024.

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

The privilege of selling and delivering containers and cocktails to go has been extended until March 30, 2025.

The privilege of selling and delivering containers and cocktails to go has been extended until March 30, 2025.

Delivery by retailers now permitted under a Delivery Service License.

To-go sale of alcoholic beverages including prepared servings now permanently allowed.

Updated to clarify the fees for solicitor salesman permits and update the fees for importer licenses.

To-go sale of alcoholic beverages including prepared servings now permanently allowed.

Temporary changes have been replaced by permanent privileges.

Temporary changes have been replaced by permanent privileges.

The privilege allowing on-premises retailers to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, including cocktails to go, has been made permanent.

Retailers' temporary to-go privileges have been replaced with permanent privileges.

Updated to clarify the fees for solicitor salesman permits.

Sales may be made after 8:00 a.m. on Sundays.

Website URL updated, links for further research added.

Updated to note that the label registration process includes appointment of the Colorado distributor(s).

Regulations have been adopted to implement the temporary endorsements allowing curbside/delivery, cocktails to go, and growler options for retail licensees until July 1, 2023.

Updated to add new definition of "quantity discounting."

Updated to note that the label registration process includes appointment of the Colorado distributor(s).

Curbside sales and delivery by on-premise and off-premise retailers and cocktails to go have been enacted as permanent privileges.

Curbside sales and delivery by on-premise and off-premise retailers and cocktails to go have been enacted as permanent privileges.

On-premise retailers may now sell alcoholic beverages with take-out orders of food but not for delivery.

Temporary to go privileges made permanent.

Hours of sale on Sunday expanded.

Added fax numbers for PLCB licensing and legal departments.

Updated fax number for Office of Tax and Revenue, links for further research added.

Contact information added for the AZ Corporations Commission.

Updated contact information for Hawaii County, Maui County, and Department of Taxation.

Deleted fax numbers for TN ABC and TN Department of Revenue.

Carryout and delivery privileges have been enacted as permanent privileges of DC on-premises retailers.

Updated for equipment, supplies and services that can provided by winemakers, distillers, brewers and wholesalers to retailers.

Updated to provide that wholesalers must distribute items to retailers in a fair and reasonable manner.

Updated to add additional POS items suppliers may provide to retailers and the requirement that wholesalers provide such items in a fair and reasonable manner.

Updated to clarify that label registration is not required when Wine Shippers Permit holders only make sales to Washington consumers.

Vendor licenses now expire June 30 annually.

Links for further research added.

Links for further research added.

Links for further research added.

Updated to provide for delivery by restaurants and other licensees of mixed cocktails and original containers using a Registered Alcohol Delivery Contractor, if the licensee has an off-sale privilege, or has leased an off-sale privilege from another licensee.

Temporary changes have expired, and some privileges have been made permanent by the Nebraska legislature.

Updated to add delivery provisions and describe additional to-go privileges that have been permanently authorized by law.

Effective January 1, 2023, Missouri use tax is owed by remote sellers meeting the state's economic nexus threshold.

Tax rate for malt beverages now applied to new category "fermented beverages."

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Cocktail-to-go privilege has been made permanent.

On-sale retailers may now sell growlers of beer, domestic beer, and cereal malt beverage.

Effective January 1, 2022, the state-controlled system will no longer sell low-alcohol spirit coolers made by out-of-state distillers.

Updated to add new tasting privileges of off-premise retailers.

Certain social media exchanges between beer suppliers and on-premise retailers now allowed.

Updated to report that temporary relief measures announced by the ABC have been rescinded, but two new privileges have been temporarily authorized by statute.

Specified licensees may donate to a non-profit charitable organization a portion of the proceeds from the sale of alcoholic beverages until December 31, 2024.

Expanded hours of sale on Sunday allowed with Sunday license.

Updated contact information for LARA and MI Corporation Division.

Updated contact information for LARA and MI Corporation Division.

Updated contact information for Secretary of State.

Added contact information for Texas Comptroller of the Accounts.

Updated contact information for Department of Revenue and Secretary of State.

Updates made to contact information for the Liquor Control Commission and Corporation Division.

Provisions updated and information added regarding winery special event permit now available to out-of-state suppliers.

Sales of mixed beverages and giving away miniatures as samples now allowed at Spirituous Liquor Special Event Permits.

Additional services authorized for handling single-serve containers of spirits and wine.

Updated to report the availability of the new nonresident spirituous liquor vendor permit.

Provisions updated with new citation to Administrative Order.

The tax classes for wine have been amended effective January 1, 2022.

Provisions updated with new citation to Administrative Order.

Updated with information provided in SLA Advisory #2021-24, Brand Label Registration guidance.

Provisions for delivery by retailer and direct sales and shipments to retailers updated.

Updated to add that good cause is needed to terminate a beer wholesaler under the franchise law.

Updated to provide citation to new SLA Advisory #2021-24.

Reorganized, and updated with information on quantity discounts, uniform pricing of similar products, and prohibiting the use of stickers to create a “new” brand for differential pricing.

Updated to add new self-distribution licenses available to outstate sellers.

Updated to report that the NH Liquor Commission is now authorized to operate as a direct shipper.

Updated to add a new definition for mixed drinks and new self-distribution licenses available to outstate sellers.

Updated to reflect new requirements for direct shippers and modifications to the delivery privileges of SDM and SDD retail licensees.

Updated to reflect that Non-Resident Dealer licensees no longer owe excise taxes, but must still maintain a tax bond.

Updated with reduced tax rate and revised definition for mixed spirit drinks.

Updated to reflect a change excise tax liability.

Updated to reflect new definition of mixed spirit drinks.

Updated to add the new definition of mixed spirit drink which has been adjusted to allow RTDs to be sold in the private sector.

Updated contact information for Indiana State Excise Police, Department of Revenue, and Secretary of State.

Updated name of alcohol regulatory agency and contact information for the Secretary of State.

Updated to reflect address and phone number changes for Department of Revenue and Secretary of State, and updated website address for MA ABCC.

Updated to add contact information for Taxation & Revenue Dept. and a new link for NM Alcoholic Beverage Control Regulations.

Updated with current website URLs for the NJ ABC, Division of Taxation, and Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.

Updated to add an email address for the Secretary of State.

Updated to reflect address and phone number changes for Department of Revenue and Secretary of State.

Updated to reflect address and phone number changes for Department of Revenue and Secretary of State.

Updated with provisions from new statute addressing stocking, rotation, resetting, and pricing services.

Updated to document the reciprocal shipping privilege available to out-of-state retailers and add new alcoholic beverage delivery permit for retailers and third parties.

Updated to reflect narrowing of direct shipping privileges, now only available to wine suppliers, and to add delivery privileges for package retailers.

Substantially rewritten to describe new wine franchise provisions effective August 1, 2021.

Updated contact information for Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and Secretary of State.

Contact information for Law Enforcement and Permitting added.

Updated to add a provision allowing the designated importer of a brand to acquire product from a controlled affiliate of the importer.

Alcoholic beverages may now be sold for take-out, drive-through, curbside pickup, or delivery by specified retailers.

Alcoholic beverages by the drink may now be sold to-go or delivered.

Craft cocktail growlers now allowed with the purchase of a meal for pick-up or delivery.

Correction made to remove the lower production limit for a craft distiller licensee to exercise the privilege of internet retail sales.

Provisions updated.

Updated to reflect repeal of Marketing Practices Bulletin MPB-0049 and restructuring of TX licenses and permits effective September 1, 2021.

Provisions updated.

Section reorganized and updated for prohibited supplier conduct and provisions relating to approval of sale of wholesaler’s business.

Updated to report that out-of-state retailers may no longer ship to ID consumers.

Provisions updated.

Updated to reflect primary source certification required on the Department of Revenue Application for Authority to Ship Alcoholic Beverages into Louisiana.

Updated address for the Illinois Liquor Control Commission; added contact information for the Chicago Department of Finance.

Out-of-state suppliers must list their intended Louisiana wholesalers on the Department of Revenue's Application for Authority to Ship Alcoholic Beverages into Louisiana.

Provisions updated.

Provisions updated.

Updated to reflect current ABC policy that sampling is not permitted on CMB retailer premises.

Beer, ale, and malt liquor are now a single category for purposes of taxation and licensing.

Updated to expand and update the descriptions of the Solicitor and Broker permits.

Wholesalers may now offer tastings at their permit premises under specified conditions.

Updated to report enhanced sales and delivery privileges for on-premise retail licensees. Also, mixed drinks and single servings of wine may be sold to-go effective January 1, 2022.

Updated to report enhanced sales and delivery privileges for on-premise retail licensees. Also, mixed drinks and single servings of wine may be sold to-go effective January 1, 2022.

Cocktails to go allowed until June 30, 2023.

Restaurants and hotels allowed to sell alcohol by the drink for off-premises consumption through June 3, 2024.

OK ABLE moved to a new location 7/1/21.

Updated with new small brewer exemption from the franchise law.

Takeout and delivery of mixed drinks expanded and extended until January 3, 2024.

Added a reference to Section 17.7.1 describing provisions for cocktails to go in effect until 2024.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated with new instructions for terminating and amending distribution rights.

Delivery service permit established July 1, 2021.

Direct-to-consumer shipping license now available to wineries producing 250,000 gallons or more a year, and requirements have been established for fulfillment houses shipping for larger wineries. Subsections on sales to retailers and personal importation were also updated.

The off-premises sale of containers of fewer than 3 fluid ounces of spirits, commonly referred to as “miniatures,” is prohibited.

Updated to reflect changes in the hours for Sunday sales.

Updated to include retailers in commercial bribery prohibitions.

Updated to reflect the availability of a permit allowing out-of-state wineries to participate in regional tastings and competitions.

Updated to reflect new name of OLCC and add toll-free number.

Updated to reflect a change in the definition of "growler" and additional licensees authorized to sell growlers.

Updated to reflect new name of OLCC and add toll-free number.

Updated to reflect a change in the definition of "growler" and additional licensees authorized to sell growlers.

Updated to reflect provisions of HB 1027, which modified the takeout and delivery requirements through June 2025.

Updated to reflect increased limit for samples of beer or cooler products at on-premise establishments.

Sale of ready-to-drink spirit-based products now allowed.

Updated for changes in allowable size of growlers and licensees allowed to fill growlers.

Updated to add that New Jersey Out-of-State Winery licensees may employ licensed solicitors.

Updated to reflect expanded hours of sale on Sunday.

Iowa retailers may now use third parties to make deliveries to consumers' residences.

Iowa retailers may now use third parties to make deliveries to consumers' residences.

Updated to reflect changes in contact information for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Department of State - Secretary of State.

Updated contact information for Business Licensing Services.

Updated contact information for the KS Secretary of State.

Updated to reflect changes in contact information for the Dept. of Safety and Homeland Security - Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement; added URL for the DE ABC homepage.

Updated to reflect changes in contact information for the GA Department of Revenue, Field Services Division and GA Secretary of State address.

Updated to add gallonage surcharge imposed on ready-to-drink cocktails.

Updated to provide that licenses expire 12 months from the date issued.

Updated to provide that licenses expire 12 months from the date issued.

Hours of sale on Sunday expanded.

Updated to reflect new provisions for the allowable alcoholic content of beer, and new tax rates.

Hours of sale on Sunday expanded.

Alcoholic beverage carryout service by on-premise retailers authorized until July 1, 2023.

Updated to describe economic nexus requirements that impose liability for sales taxes on remote sellers, and expanded delivery by retailer privileges.

Updated to add new taxes and tax credits for hard cider.

Georgia retailers may provide "online curbside pickup" services, and on-premise retailers may sell cocktails-to-go.

Updated to reflect new physical address of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.

Updated to describe new special order procedure for spirits now available in South Dakota.

Cocktails to go now allowed.

Wyoming retailers have shipment and delivery privileges and the quantity of wine allowed to be shipped DTC has been increased effective July 1, 2021.

Updated to provide that cider is taxed as unfortified wine irrespective of alcohol content.

Updated to reflect official ending of COVID temporary privileges.

Updated to add new policy governing the approval of alcohol-infused frozen products for sale in Washington.

Citations and provisions updated.

Citations updated.

Definition of "beer" expanded to include malt beverages made by fermenting malt substitutes; maximum ABV for hard cider increased to 8.5%.

Citations updated and expanded.

Updates the Proposition 65 requirements for shipments of alcoholic beverages to CA addresses; new subsection added to cover the sales tax requirements for Marketplace Facilitators and their relationship to ABC licensees.

Citations updated.

Definition of "beer" expanded to include malt beverages made by fermenting malt substitutes; maximum ABV for hard cider increased to 8.5%.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Legislation effective 1/25/2021 allows fermented fruit beverages registered as malt beverages to be labeled and marketed as "wine-based" or a "wine product" under certain conditions.

Updated to allow for the sale and distribution of distilled spirits "pods" in Ohio.

Updated to allow for the sale and distribution of distilled spirits "pods" in Ohio.

Updated phone numbers for the Wyoming Liquor Division.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The residency requirement for industry representatives has been repealed effective July 1, 2021.

Updated to include the decision of Maryland courts that a stock change in a grandparent corporation does not create a successor beer manufacturer who may terminate a beer distribution franchise.

Updated with a court decision concerning the effect of contractual notice requirements in the event of merger or acquisition of supplier.

Updated to add the requirements for selling beer in growlers.

Updated to reflect additional new privileges.

Updated to add the requirements for selling beer in growlers.

Updated to reflect additional new privileges.

The sale by on-premise retailers of alcoholic beverages by the drink to-go or for delivery, and the delivery to consumers of spirits in original containers by the DLC is now permanently allowed.

Contact information for Liquor Control Commission, Department of Revenue, and Secretary of State updated.

Sales and delivery of mixed drinks and single servings of wine to-go allowed through the end of the COVID state of emergency.

Updated to incorporate guidance on quantity discounts.

Updated to reflect newly added additional sampling privileges.

Updated to reflect changes in Texas ABC's product registration requirements and process.

Sales and delivery of mixed drinks and single servings of wine to-go allowed through the end of the COVID state of emergency.

Updated to add provisions for wholesaler-sponsored tasting events for retailers.

Citation updated.

Updated to provide new regulation on when wholesalers may accept product returns.

Updated to add final version of regulation on services that can be provided to retailers.

Additional changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic, some of which have been made permanent.

Additional changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic, some of which have been made permanent.

Updated contact information for the KY ABC and the Department of Revenue.

Updated to add that NH beverage vendor licensees may sell specialty beverages and vendors must register with the NH Secretary of State.

Shipment reports for CERA licensees now required to be submitted online.

Updated to report the availability of Wine Festival Permits to in-state and out-of-state wineries.

Updated to correct Department of Commerce address.

Updated to correct Department of Commerce address and add Secretary of State website.

Updated to add that discrimination in pricing and terms between distributors is not permitted.

Updated to add provisions relating to returns by wholesalers and expand provisions related to retailers, and add citations.

Citation updated.

Citation updated.

Citations updated.

Updated per current version of ABC’s online “Handbook for Supplier Permits,” accessed 10/1/2020.

Updated per current version of ABC’s online “Handbook for Supplier Permits,” accessed 10/1/2020.

Updated per current version of ABC’s online “Handbook for Supplier Permits,” accessed 10/1/2020.

Citations updated.

Citations updated.

Updated to expand provisions reported.

Various provisions updated.

Updated per current version of ABC’s online “Handbook for Supplier Permits,” accessed 10/1/2020.

Updated to add clarifications and additional citations.

Section updated to add other supplier licensees who may conduct educational activities for retailers.

Citations and other additional information added.

Article revised to reflect updated guidance in ABC's 2020 Handbook for Supplier Permits.

Article revised to add additional information.

Updated to indicate that Beverage Supplier License does not expire.

Citation updated.

Citations updated.

Citations updated.

Citations updated.

Citation updated.

Citation updated.

Citation updated.

Updated to add additional details from Policy Memorandum 2016-1.

Updated to add additional details from Policy Memorandum 2016-1.

Revised article to provide additional information on the use of advertising specialties.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Revised to reflect the State's adoption of federal regulations.

Citation added.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Corrected to remove the size limit of 1200 square inches which was rescinded in 2015.

Updated to correct the fee and duration of the New York Out-of-State Direct Shipper’s License.

Updated to reflect new statutory provisions extending delivery privileges to on-premise retailers.

On-premise retailers may sell and delivery alcoholic beverages in qualified containers through December 31, 2025.

On-premise retailers may sell and delivery alcoholic beverages in qualified containers through December 31, 2025.

Updated to reflect permanent changes in delivery privileges for off-premise retailers.

Section updated with new provisions relating to brand extensions and the period of time a supplier needs to withdraw from the state to terminate a franchise.

The Washington Business Licensing Service has raised its processing fee for initial registrations.

Out-of-state wineries may obtain temporary one-day licenses allowing the tasting and off-premise sale of wine at special nonprofit events in West Virginia.

Out-of-state wineries may obtain temporary one-day licenses allowing the tasting and off-premise sale of wine at special nonprofit events in West Virginia.

License fees updated to reflect current fee schedule.

Advertising that promotes the intoxicating effects of alcohol or emphasize the alcohol content is prohibited.

Updated to add information on charity auction and event permits and add additional citations.

Updated to add provisions for wine growlers and sales of growlers by telephone or other electronic means.

Updated to add provisions for wine growlers and sales of growlers by telephone or other electronic means.

Updated to add information on charity auction and event permits and add additional citations.

Public tastings of wine, malt beverages, and distilled spirits are now allowed at Georgia package stores.

Sampling of retailers is now permitted.

Spirits may now be sold in 50 ml bottles.

Sunday sales allowed at off-premise establishments.

Updated address to reflect the P.O. Box mailing address is no longer valid.

Updated Department of Revenue’s Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement phone and fax numbers. Added Sale, Use and Withholding Section contact information. Updated Secretary of State email address.

Allowable sample sizes updated.

Updated to add provisions for beer and beer distributors

Updated to add provisions for beer and beer distributors

Updated to reflect specific privileges granted to beer manufacturers and distributors.

Updated to reflect specific privileges granted to beer manufacturers and distributors.

Provisions updated.

Updated to reflect specific privileges granted to beer manufacturers and distributors.

Updated to add provisions for beer and beer distributors

Updated to provide additional forms of media which may be used for wine and malt beverages and limits on rule making authority

Updated to add provisions for beer and beer distributors

Updated to add provisions for beer and beer distributors

Updated to add provisions for beer and beer distributors

Distilled spirits tastings are now allowed at state liquor stores.

A certificate of approval is now required for out-of-state spirits suppliers.

Reports an update of the threshold at which remote sellers become liable for MN sales tax.

Updated to provide for conditions on returns by retailers to wholesalers.

Reflects amendments to the law governing the relationships between supplier, wholesaler, and retailer licensees.

Provisions updated.

Updated to reflect specific privileges granted to beer manufacturers and distributors.

Updated to reflect specific privileges granted to beer manufacturers and distributors.

Updated to reflect specific privileges granted to beer manufacturers and distributors.

Updated to reflect specific privileges granted to beer manufacturers and distributors.

Updated to reflect specific privileges granted to beer manufacturers and distributors.

Updated to reflect specific privileges granted to beer manufacturers and distributors.

Updated to reflect specific privileges granted to beer manufacturers and distributors.

Updated to reflect specific privileges granted to beer manufacturers and distributors, and provisions for POS materials added.

Oklahoma's definition of "inducement" added.

Updated to add prohibition on credit to retailers.

Updated to reflect changes in the supplier price posting requirement, non-discrimination in pricing and citation on prohibition for providing free goods.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

At rest law adopted.

Mail in rebates on malt beverages now allowed.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated to reflect prohibition on social media advertising of vendor events by suppliers.

Expanded to clarify prohibition against manufacturer participation in wine and spirits tastings on retail premises.

Requirements by State for Out of State Suppliers updated to reflect repeal of requirement for sales representative licensing.

Updated to add definitions of "designated products" and "designated wholesalers."

Updated to reflect introduction of a product approval form for malt beverages and other alcoholic beverages not over 6% ABV.

Added provisions for the retailer loyalty and reward programs to consumers.

Updated to add the exemption for neon signs.

Added new subsection 15.9.5 covering Special License for spirits tasting events conducted by supplier trade organization.

Content added.

Added new Section 15.9.5 for Special License for spirits tasting events conducted by supplier trade organization.

Updated to add conditions under which IRCs may be offered.

Updated to incorporate ATC's adjustments of brand label registration requirements.

Article updated per PLCB Advisory Opinion re Tres Agaves and Travelzoo Sweepstakes dated March 2, 2020.

Note added re avoiding liability for annual corporate reporting.

Note added re avoiding liability for annual corporate reporting.

Updated to reflect current parameters for tastings under marketing permits.

Links for further research added.

Exception added to allow POS materials which are visible outside the venue to be displayed within certain sports or entertainment venues.

Updated to add details and limits on discounts offered by retailers.

Updated to reflect regulatory amendment allowing redemption via an electronic procedure or software application.

Article revised to include consolidated reporting by holders of both supplier and direct-to-consumer licenses.

Updated to provide the new rules on how samples of distilled spirits provided to retailers are to be acquired and taxed.

Annual shipping report to the MA ABCC now done online by spreadsheet upload.

Updated in accordance with new guidance from TABC.

Citation to Marketing Practices Advisory added.

Citations updated.

Added provisions and citations for the rule prohibiting inducements.

Added the procedure for giving notice of the withdrawal of a brand from Georgia.

Updated to provide for brand registration after a brand has been withdrawn from the market for 4 or more years.

Updated to add privileges of Solicitor's Permit.

Cautionary note added regarding discounts.

Additional citations and details on Court of Appeal ruling added. Section on channel pricing added.

Added guidance from TABC on the allowable circumstances for exchanges and refunds between retailers, wholesalers, and distributors.

Note added about approval process for mixed spirit drinks (spirits coolers).

The Commission may seize or destroy non-compliant products.

Updated to reflect new guidance from the Liquor and Cannabis Board on the legality of distilled spirits infusions.

Updated to include the requirement to pay B&O tax when gross revenues from Washington exceed the statutory limit, and report an updated threshold.

Updated to reflect changes in the interests suppliers may have in wholesalers.

Updated to add subtopic "Channel Pricing."

Fee for registration malt beverage and wine products no longer required.

Updated to add additional industry members who may make donations and the organizations that may accept donations.

Additional detail added regarding container sizes allowed for distilled spirits.

Excise tax rates for wine re-stated in terms of liters rather than gallons.

Digest entry corrected.

Licensees allowed to advertise drink specials and happy hours.

Longer hours of sales allowed at government stores; government stores to be closed on New Year’s Day.

Updated to add additional industry members who may make donations and the organizations that may accept donations.

Markup formula updated.

SPA formula updated.

Digest entry corrected.

Licensees allowed to advertise drink specials and happy hours.

Citations added.

Coupons may now be offered by the Bureau, and may be made available on the Bureau’s, the supplier’s, or the manufacturer’s website or other digital platforms.

The privilege of providing certain services to retailers extended to wholesalers and suppliers of malt beverages and cider.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Citation updated to refer to Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website. (Updated citation only.)

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Updated with new link to Malt Beverages Distributors FAQ webpage in Section 15.9.3.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

New law added regulating the sanitation and use of beer growlers and crowlers.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Electronic submission of tax reports is now required.

Updated to provide information on the licenses required by out-of-state suppliers with and without a physical location in the state, and delete the information on licenses for in-state producers.

Article updated to add citations and clarity.

Article updated to reflect that private labels are allowed

Updated to include the requirement for sales personnel to hold a Permit to Solicit for Future Sales.

The temporary regulatory change allowing electronic means of advertising has been made permanent.

Article updated to add citations and clarity.

Article updated to reflect that private labels are allowed.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

The tied house restrictions were relaxed to allow cross interests when the retail establishment does not sell the alcoholic beverages of the industry member, and other significant exceptions.

Combination packages containing food products are allowed.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Solicitor permits are now required for sales employees who promote spirits and fortified wines.

Adds reduced tax rates established for small brewers, small winegrowers, and craft distillers.

Legislation liberalized who can donate to wine and spirits to wine auction permittees.

Excise tax rates per liter added for cider, beer, and mead.

Advertising in social media by industry members and their licensed representatives permitted.

Combination packages containing food products are allowed. Alcoholic beverages can be packaged with nonalcoholic items without increasing the price of the alcoholic beverage.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Gross revenue tax assessed on the retail sale of spirits and fortified wine has been revised.

Updated to reflect increases in license fees.

Clarification on label approval for combination packages added by Industry Circular dated September 3, 2019.

Updated to reflect that suppliers may only appoint one distributor in each territory for hard cider

Alabama on-premise retailers may make distilled spirits infusions.

Hours of sale on Sunday can be adjusted by the county commission, the municipal governing body, and now also by a referendum approved by the voters.

Suppliers and wholesalers may make monetary donations to a non-profit organization holding a special event license.

An exception has been added to the tied house laws to allow a small beer manufacturer to have a financial interest in a brewpub.

Increases in excise taxes effective 10/1/2019.

Alabama on-premise retailers may make distilled spirits infusions.

Hours of sale on Sunday can be adjusted by the county commission, the municipal governing body, and now also by a referendum approved by the voters.

Update adds the privilege of direct shipping to out-of-state retailers and reporting requirements for carriers. Expands the Consumer Personal Importation Limits subtopic.

A manufacturer, distributor, or importing distributor may give, sell or lease dispensing equipment to retailers as specified, and may sell coil cleaning services.

Topic completely rewritten; also adds provisions allowing wholesalers to accept returns of unsalable beer from caterers and temporary licensees under certain conditions.

Recent court case confirms that wine and malt beverages are exempt from the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law.

Updates cost limit for outside signs to $3,000 per brand.

Updated citation to advisory dealing with marketing permits.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.