Recent Updates

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

DTC shipping limits increased to 9 cases per household in a 12 month period, effective July 1, 2021.

The residency requirement for industry representatives has been repealed effective July 1, 2021.

Updated to reflect new website address for the Colorado Liquor & Tobacco Enforcement Division.

Mailing address for the MD Comptroller Field Enforcement Division updated.

Reorganized to separate state requirements from Montgomery County requirements.

Provisions updated to include requirements instituted by the KY ABC when implementing the new DTC license.

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.

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 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.

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.

The State codified the conditions for delivery by retailers and established a third-party facilitator license.

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.

Additional relief related to winemaker dinners and donations implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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 phone numbers for the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and CDTFA.

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 provide the regulatory specifications.

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

Citation updated.

Citation updated.

Provisions and citations updated.

Citations updated.

Updated to reflect changes in contact information for the ID ABC and State Tax Commission.

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.

Updated to add Craft Distiller as licensee that may purchase advertising in stadiums and arenas.

Citations and other additional information added.

Updated to reflect a correction to the physical address for the Department of Revenue.

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.

Updated to reflect a correction to the mailing address for BABLO.

Updated to add a mailing address for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.

Updated to reflect correct zip code for the West Virginia State Tax Department.

Updated to reflect correct zip code for the West Virginia State Tax Department.

Updated to reflect a correction to the mailing address for BABLO.

Citation updated.

Citations updated.

Citations updated.

Citations updated.

Citation updated.

Citation updated.

Revised article to provide additional information on promotional activities.

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.

Updated the addresses for the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Secretary of State.

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.

Updated to reflect direct shippers' liability for TX local taxes and franchise tax implications of new rules establishing economic nexus.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated to include additional information from SLA Advisory #2016-3.

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

Updated to reflect address change for the Department of Revenue - Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Updated addresses for the Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Department of Revenue.

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

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

License fees updated to reflect current fee schedule.

The NH Liquor Commission no longer maintains a PO Box.

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

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.

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

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

Updated to reflect provisions of SB 20-213, which modified the takeout and delivery requirements through June 2021.

Louisiana retailers, including package stores, can now use third party delivery companies and third party platforms for delivery.

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.

Additional changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic, allowing the takeout and delivery of mixed drinks.

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.

On-premises retailers permitted to sell alcohol beverages for takeout and delivery.

Permanent changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

License fees updated to reflect current fee schedule.

Takeout and delivery of mixed drinks allowed for a one-year period.

Curbside sales and delivery by on-premise and off-premise retailers now allowed.

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 reflect expanded privileges for delivery by retailers, and the removal of the threshold of 200 separate transactions to trigger sales tax liability for remote sellers.

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.

Updated to reflect expanded privileges for delivery by retailers.

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

Sampling of retailers is now permitted.

Delivery of wine, malt beverages, and distilled spirits in unbroken packages may now be made by Georgia retailers.

Spirits may now be sold in 50 ml bottles.

Sunday sales allowed at off-premise establishments.

Wine special order program established effective January 1, 2021.

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

Updated address for Department of Public Safety - Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Division.

Updated to reflect new law that makes the entire state "dry" as of July 1, 2020.

Need for a Delivery Permit eliminated for licensees authorized to sell wine and beer to Virginia consumers for off-premises consumption.

Provisions updated.

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.

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

Importer's annual license fee increased.

Fine for unlicensed direct shipments increased.

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.

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.

Temporary changes implemented due to the coronavirus pandemic.

At rest law adopted.

Mail in rebates on malt beverages now allowed.

Describes a new law requiring the Department of ABC to administer wine subscription memberships for Utah residents. Reports changes in personal importation allowances.

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.

Updates to 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.

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.

Updated contact information for PLCB and the Department of State.

Updated contact information for ABCC and Secretary of State.

Updated address for Secretary of State.

Updated phone number for Department of Revenue and correct link for the Secretary of State website.

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 reflect introduction of a form for product tracking code for beer, wine less than 7% ABV, and cider no greater than 8.5% ABV.

Updated for purposes of clarity.

Updated for purposes of clarity.

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.

Updated contact information for the LCB, Business Licensing, and Secretary of State.

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.

Links for further research added.

Links for further research added.

Links for further research added.

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 contact information for ABC and Secretary of State.

Update adds that delivery by Florida retailers to Florida consumers may be made by third parties including common carriers as well as vehicles owned or leased by retailers.

Added guidance from TABC on the allowable services to be provided to 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.

Links for further research added and correction made to fax number.

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

Updated to add exceptions to the requirement for a Salesperson license.

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.

Links for further research added.

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).

Links for further research added.

The Commission may seize or destroy non-compliant products.

Links for further research added.

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

Links for further research added.

Details on reporting requirements and the privilege tax exemption for small wineries have been expanded, and citations added.

Links for further research added.

Updated to reflect updates in the labeling and packaging requirements for malt beverages, and add citations.

Links for further research added.

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

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 increase the number of allowable outdoor signs outside of retail premises to five signs and provide for further exceptions.

Provisions for taste testing in agency stores have been updated. Out-of-state manufacturers, suppliers, and brokers of spirits are now allowed to obtain a license for a taste-testing event.

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.

Updated link to Department of Revenue’s Alcohol and Tobacco web page.

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 increase the number of allowable outdoor signs outside of retail premises to five signs and provide for further exceptions.

Provisions for taste testing at off-premise retailers have been updated. Out-of-state manufacturers, suppliers, and brokers of spirits are now allowed to obtain a license for a taste-testing event.

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

Markup formula updated.

SPA formula updated.

Citations added.

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.

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.

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.

Effective October 1, 2019 direct shippers must collect local sales tax on their sales to Tennessee consumers using the rate in effect at the destination address instead of the statewide uniform tax rate formerly available to them.

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.

Spirituous Liquor Special Event Permit allows certain industry members to conduct distilled spirits tastings at ABC stores and other locations.

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.

Adds new Delivery Service Permit allowing deliveries to consumers on behalf of retailers by permittees and their independent contractors.

Effective November 1, 2019 beer up to 5% ABV (4% alcohol by weight) may be sold in grocery stores, and excise tax rate is increased.

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.

Sales representatives are now allowed to remove samples from the bailment warehouse.

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.

Citation updated.

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.

Recent legislation approved new definitions for alcoholic cider and fermented fruit beverage and affirmed that the malt beverage category includes both for regulatory and taxation purposes, as long as the products are sold and marketed as beer and not wine..

Agent licenses and permits no longer required, but activities of agents are still regulated.

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

Legislation restored the privilege of distilled spirits wholesalers who also hold a beer and wine wholesaler license to make donations and provide assistance to non-profit organizations.

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.

Expiration date of provision allowing leases of portable refrigeration units extended to 2026.

Direct shippers must now report electronically, at a frequency determined by sales volume. Citation added.

Agency name has been changed.

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.

Retailers may charge for samples provided in a bona fide educational class conducted on the licensed premises.

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

Updates the effective date and sales threshold of the requirement for out-of-district sellers to collect local sales taxes on sales to California consumers.

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

Hours for direct shippers to make and fulfill off-site sales extended as long as delivery occurs during hours of legal service of alcoholic beverages. Retailers’ privilege of delivering alcoholic beverage expanded to allow the taking of orders by electronic means and the use of independent contractors or common carriers to complete the deliveries.

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.

New subtopics 15.11.4 and 15.11.5 added. Distributors may assist caterers holding special events. Industry members may service dispensing equipment as specified.

Updated citation to advisory dealing with marketing permits.

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