Recent Updates

01/30/2023, California, 15.1 Displays, Dealer Loaders, POS Materials
Updated to add citation to case on inoperable display enhancers.
01/30/2023, Ohio Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Citation added for delivery of distilled spirits by Division of Liquor Control and/or agency stores.
01/30/2023, South Carolina, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to reflect option to obtain licenses via online applications.
01/30/2023, Vermont Open, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Reduced tax rate on cider not more than 7% ABV added effective July 1, 2023.
01/29/2023, Federal, 5 E - Mandatory Label Information
Updated to add Singani brandy.
01/29/2023, Federal, 5 I - Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits
Updated to add Singani brandy and its description to table and re-order table numbering accordingly.
01/29/2023, Federal, 5 N - Advertising of Distilled Spirits
Updated to add Singani brandy.
01/27/2023, Arizona, 1. Contact
Contact information updated for the AZ Corporations Commission.
01/27/2023, Arkansas, 1. Contact
Updated with additional contact information.
01/27/2023, Michigan Control, 1. Contact
Added secure licensing fax number.
01/27/2023, Michigan Open, 1. Contact
Added secure licensing fax number.
01/02/2023, Michigan Open, 4. Pricing
Updated to report revised price posting requirements for suppliers that sell to MI retailers.
01/02/2023, Virginia Open, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to clarify that the Wine Importer license covers sales of low alcohol beverage coolers.
12/27/2022, Michigan Control, 17.3 Private Labels
Updated with new provisions governing private labels.
12/27/2022, Michigan Open, 17.3 Private Labels
Updated with new provisions governing private labels.
12/26/2022, California, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Privilege of sponsoring invitation-only events extended to January 1, 2028 and limited to 8 events at the same location.
12/26/2022, Michigan Control, 15.2 Mail-In Refund Offers
Provisions updated with requirements from newly enacted statute.
12/26/2022, Michigan Open, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
Updated to address the legal responsibility of a manufacturer or wholesaler to make reasonable efforts to fill customers' orders when demand exceeds supply.
12/26/2022, Michigan Open, 11. Tied House Restrictions
Updated to allow suppliers to provide sales and marketing technology to wholesalers under certain conditions.
12/26/2022, Michigan Open, 15.2 Mail-In Refund Offers
Provisions updated with requirements from newly enacted statute.
12/26/2022, Michigan Open, 17.4 Product Returns
Updated to report requirements for product refunds, replacements, and recalls.
12/19/2022, Connecticut, 15.17 Combination Packages (On-Packs, Gift Packs, etc.)
Details about price posting VAPs added.
12/19/2022, Connecticut, 4. Pricing
Updated to include information about price posting combination packages or VAPs.
12/19/2022, Missouri, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
The time limit for notifying the ATC of distributor changes increased to 15 days.
12/19/2022, Missouri, 17.4 Product Returns
Provisions added, reflecting newly extended time for accepting returns from retailers.
12/19/2022, Vermont Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to reflect the need to apply for and renew licenses online.
12/19/2022, Vermont Open, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to add requirement to apply for and renew licenses online.
12/15/2022, California, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to reflect new requirements for Wine Direct Shipper permittees under California's recycling laws, which adds wine as a covered beverage effective January 1, 2024.
12/15/2022, California, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to reflect changes in the container redemption labeling requirements that add wine and spirits effective January 1, 2024.
12/15/2022, Colorado, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Personal importation limits updated.
12/15/2022, Connecticut, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to add the requirement of Secretary of State registration as a prerequisite for an Out-of-State Retailer's Shipper's Permit.
12/15/2022, Connecticut, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Effective January 1, 2023, hard cider and hard seltzer are covered by deposit requirements.
12/15/2022, Oregon Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to report that privilege tax returns must now be submitted online.
12/08/2022, Texas, 1. Contact
Added phone number for TABC licensing team.
12/02/2022, Kentucky, 1. Contact
Updated contact information for the KY ABC and the Department of Revenue. Added links for further research.
12/01/2022, Connecticut, 1. Contact
Links for further research added.
12/01/2022, Illinois, 1. Contact
Updated email address for the Illinois Liquor Control Commission; updated Department of Revenue PO Box; updated information for the Chicago Department of Finance; added web address for Secretary of State
11/29/2022, Arizona, 15. Trade Practice Activities
Updated to exclude additional items from the definition of "promotional items"; citations updated.
11/29/2022, California, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Updated to report the temporary privilege granted to California craft distillers to ship spirits of their own manufacture to California consumers.
11/29/2022, Kentucky, 16.10 Sponsorship/Stadiums/Arenas
Updated in accordance with a new KY regulation that addresses sponsorship.
11/29/2022, Kentucky, 16.12 Miscellaneous Advertising-Related Information
Provisions expanded, citations updated.
11/29/2022, Kentucky, 16.5 Advertising in Other Media
Citations updated and added, provisions updated to include permission to advertise in social media.
11/29/2022, Kentucky, 16.6 Cooperative Advertising
Provisions updated.
11/29/2022, Kentucky, 16.7 Direct Mail to Consumers
Provisions and citations updated.
11/29/2022, Oregon Control, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to report that refund value labeling of wine in cans will not become mandatory until October 1, 2026.
11/28/2022, Oklahoma, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Updated to add the gross receipts tax paid by on-premise retail licensees.
11/25/2022, Illinois, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to reflect increased application and renewal fees when the Self-Distribution Exemption is added to the Winery Shipper's license.
11/20/2022, Kentucky, 15.13 Advertising Specialties/Novelties
Citation updated.
11/15/2022, Texas, 16.10 Sponsorship/Stadiums/Arenas
Updated with Code section for Advertising of Events Sponsored by Charitable or Non-Profit Organizations.
11/15/2022, Texas, 16.2 Signs Outside Licensed Premises
Updated to reflect new regulation number.
11/14/2022, Texas, 16. Advertising
Updated to add new Texas regulations on advertising of alcoholic beverages.
11/14/2022, Texas, 16.12 Miscellaneous Advertising-Related Information
Updated to add new Texas regulations relating to advertising alcoholic beverages and update amendment date of MBP-012.
11/14/2022, Texas, 16.3 Radio Advertising
Updated to reflect new regulation numbers and amendment date of MPB-012.
11/14/2022, Texas, 16.4 Television Advertising
Updated to reflect new regulation numbers.
11/10/2022, Kentucky, 16.11 Cross-Promotion of Beverages of Different Classes
Citation updated.
11/10/2022, Kentucky, 16.4 Television Advertising
Citation updated.
11/10/2022, Kentucky, 16.9 Billboard Advertising
Citation updated.
11/08/2022, Kentucky, 16. Advertising
Citation updated.
11/08/2022, Kentucky, 16.3 Radio Advertising
Citation updated.
11/08/2022, Louisiana, 1. Contact
Updated contact information for Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and Secretary of State.
11/08/2022, Rhode Island, 1. Contact
Updated link for Dept.of Business Regulation. Added phone number for Dept. of Revenue. Added links for further research.
11/07/2022, New Jersey, 1. Contact
Updated with new link to NJ Statutes and Regulations on NJ Department of State website.
11/04/2022, Iowa Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to correct the effective date of the recent change in renewal requirements and the repeal of the previously required bond. Both went into effect August 18, 2022.
10/31/2022, Texas, 16.1 Signs Inside Licensed Premises
Updated to reflect revisions to regulations that allow liquor wholesalers to provide interior signs to retailers without dollar value limitations.
10/29/2022, Federal, Part 5 - Labeling & Advertising of Distilled Spirits
Updated to reflect TTB's extensive changes to Part 5.
10/06/2022, Texas, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Updated with new provisions relating to consumer sampling on retail licensed premises, bar spending, market research, and pre-announcement of sampling events, and adding new citations to regulations and Marketing Practice Bulletins and Advisories.
10/05/2022, Tennessee, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Direct Shipper License application requirements updated to reflect requirement for Secretary of State registration, renewal requirements updated, and new common carrier license described.
10/05/2022, Texas, 15.11 Services to Retailers/Shelf Stocking Activities
Provisions updated.
10/05/2022, Texas, 15.12 Wine Lists/Drink Lists/Table Tents
Provisions updated.
10/05/2022, Texas, 15.13 Advertising Specialties/Novelties
Provisions updated.
10/04/2022, Texas, 15.17 Combination Packages (On-Packs, Gift Packs, etc.)
Updated to add citation to TABC Marketing Practices Advisory.
10/04/2022, Texas, 15.5 Consumer Sweepstakes
Updated with information about value of prizes awarded; citations added.
10/04/2022, Texas, 15.7 Product Donations to Charities and Non-Profits
Updated with additional information on donations and citation to TABC Marketing Bulletin MPB-026.
10/04/2022, Texas, 15.8 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Retailers
Updated with new retailer sampling privileges for Nonresident Sellers of wine and distilled spirits.
09/30/2022, Iowa Control, 0. Introduction
The allowable alcohol content of canned cocktails has been amended, effective January 1, 2023.
09/30/2022, Iowa Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to add the privilege of off-premises sales to specified license types, all effective 1/1/2023. Provisions allowing personal importation of distilled spirits also updated.
09/30/2022, Iowa Open, 0. Introduction
The allowable alcohol content of canned cocktails has been amended, effective January 1, 2023.
09/30/2022, Iowa Open, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Tax rates and definitions for canned cocktails and high alcohol content beer added, effective 1/1/2023.
09/30/2022, Kansas, 1. Contact
Updated phone contact information.
09/30/2022, Louisiana, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
Out-of-state suppliers must also list their intended Louisiana wholesalers on their application for an Out-of-State Manufacturer/Supplier's Permit from the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.
09/30/2022, Louisiana, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to add the requirement of appointing LA wholesalers when applying for an out-of-state supplier's permit.
09/30/2022, New Hampshire Control, 1. Contact
Update made to Corporation Division URL.
09/30/2022, Tennessee, 1. Contact
Added links for further research.
09/29/2022, Iowa Control, 1. Contact
Added toll-free phone number for Secretary of State.
09/29/2022, Iowa Open, 1. Contact
Added toll-free phone number for Secretary of State.
09/27/2022, Louisiana, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Provisions covering delivery by retailers updated; requirements for direct shippers to use only registered fulfillment houses and for fulfillment house registration added.
09/27/2022, New Jersey, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to report establishment of Third-Party Delivery Permit.
09/27/2022, Texas, 8. Reporting Requirements for Suppliers
Provisions and citations updated.
09/23/2022, Iowa Control, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to report revised Certificate of Compliance fees and new renewal policy.
09/23/2022, Iowa Open, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to report revised Certificate of Compliance fees and new renewal policy.
09/23/2022, Texas, 9. Credit to Licensees
Updated to add credit provisions for wine and spirits sales to retailers and citation to Marketing Practices Advisory MPA-065.
09/14/2022, Texas, 2. Supplier Licenses
Subsection on sales representatives updated.
09/08/2022, Alaska, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Manufacturer Direct Shipment License, Package Store Delivery Endorsement, and Package Store Shipping Endorsement enacted effective January 1, 2024.
09/08/2022, Maine Open, 4. Pricing
Provisions re price postings and miscellaneous pricing requirements expanded.
09/08/2022, New Hampshire Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Volume limits on deliveries by retailers eliminated; information relating to direct shipping privileges of in-state licensees added.
09/01/2022, District of Columbia, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to report the availability of a third-party delivery license.
09/01/2022, Hawaii, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Annual fee for a Direct Wine Shipper Permit from the County of Kauai has been increased.
09/01/2022, Kansas, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Citations added and updated.
09/01/2022, Kansas, 7. Excise Tax Rates
As of January 1, 2023, wine containing not more than 16% ABV is taxed at the light wine tax rate and wine containing more than 16% ABV is taxed at the fortified wine tax rate.
09/01/2022, North Carolina Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Limit on personal importation of spirituous liquor repealed.
09/01/2022, North Carolina Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Limit on personal importation of spirituous liquor repealed.
09/01/2022, Oregon Control, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Floor pricing for distilled spirits established effective July 1, 2021.
09/01/2022, Tennessee, 2. Supplier Licenses
Non-Resident Seller Permit renewal requirements updated.
08/31/2022, Vermont Control, 1. Contact
Updated contact Information for Division of Liquor Control and Secretary of State; links for further research added.
08/31/2022, Vermont Control, 15.8 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Retailers
Please refer to the Vermont Open Digest for information about these privileges, which are permitted for wine, malt beverages, and RTDs only.
08/31/2022, Vermont Control, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Provisions updated and expanded to include additional tasting privileges.
08/31/2022, Vermont Control, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to expand provisions and report that ready-to-drink spirit beverages are no longer "liquor" and qualify for the lower deposit value as of July 1, 2022.
08/31/2022, Vermont Open, 1. Contact
Updated contact Information for Division of Liquor Control and Secretary of State; links for further research added.
08/31/2022, Vermont Open, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
Updated to add ready-to-drink spirits beverages to the franchise law.
08/31/2022, Vermont Open, 15.8 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Retailers
Provisions updated; tasting privileges for ready-to-drink spirit beverages added.
08/31/2022, Vermont Open, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Provisions updated and expanded to include tasting privileges for ready-to-drink spirit beverages and additional tasting privileges.
08/31/2022, Vermont Open, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to expand provisions and report that ready-to-drink spirit beverages are no longer "liquor" and qualify for the lower deposit value as of July 1, 2022.
08/19/2022, Maryland/Montgomery County, 2. Supplier Licenses
Montgomery County Solicitor's permit no longer required.
08/19/2022, Michigan Control, 4. Pricing
Effective July 11, 2022, the amount the Commission may pay to a spirits vendor to offset the costs of warehousing and delivery has been increased.
08/19/2022, Michigan Control, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Effective July 11, 2022, the amount the Commission may pay to a spirits vendor to offset the costs of warehousing and delivery has been increased.
08/19/2022, Missouri, 12. Primary Source Requirements
Provisions updated; citation added.
08/19/2022, Pennsylvania Control, 15.2 Mail-In Refund Offers
Updated to add additional detail on cross-merchandising from Advisory Opinion 22-275.
08/19/2022, Pennsylvania Control, 15.3 Coupons Redeemable by Retailers
Updated to add additional detail on cross-merchandising from Advisory Opinion 22-275.
08/18/2022, Vermont Control, 0. Introduction
Updated to reflect amended definition of "spirits."
08/18/2022, Vermont Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated personal importation section to add ready-to-drink spirit beverages.
08/18/2022, Vermont Open, 0. Introduction
Updated to include ready-to-drink spirits beverages.
08/09/2022, Virginia Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
The volume limit for personal importation has been increased effective July 1, 2022 to three gallons.
08/09/2022, Virginia Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
The volume limit for personal importation has been increased effective July 1, 2022 to three gallons.
08/08/2022, Federal, 4 G - Advertising of Wine
Section 4.62 revised; formatting updated.
08/08/2022, Federal, 4 H - Standards of fill for Wine
Formatting updated and corrected.
08/05/2022, Federal, 4 A - Scope
Sections 4.6 (Wines covered by this part) and 4.7 (Products produced as wine that are not covered by this part) added.
08/05/2022, Federal, 4 B - Definitions
Definition of Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) added.
08/05/2022, Federal, 4 C - Standards of Identity for Wine
Sections 4.21 (Standards of identity) and 4.27 (Vintage wine) revised; formatting updated.
08/05/2022, Federal, 4 D - Labeling Requirements for Wine
Section 4.35 (Name and address) revised; formatting updated.
08/05/2022, Federal, 4 E - Requirements for Withdrawal of Wine from Customs Custody
Formatting updated.
08/05/2022, Federal, 4 F - Requirements for Approval of Labels of Wine Domestically Bottled or Packed
New section 4.54 (Personalized labels) added and formatting updated.
08/05/2022, Federal, Part 4 - Labeling & Advertising of Wine
New sections added to Subparts A and F.
06/24/2022, Colorado, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to add information about the annual renewal application fee.
06/24/2022, Maine Control, 15.8 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Retailers
Updated due to legislation amending various sampling privileges.
06/24/2022, Maine Open, 15.8 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Retailers
Updated due to legislation amending various sampling privileges.
06/17/2022, Idaho Open, 1. Contact
Updated to remove incorrect fax number for the State Tax Commission.
06/17/2022, Missouri, 1. Contact
Links for further research added.
06/17/2022, Ohio Open, 1. Contact
Updated to add contact information for Department of Taxation.
06/16/2022, Maine Control, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Updated due to legislation amending various taste-testing privileges.
06/16/2022, Maine Open, 15.9 Sampling/Promotional Activities for Consumers
Updated due to legislation amending various taste-testing privileges.
06/16/2022, Oregon Open, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to reflect that wine in a can will be subject to the OR Bottle Bill effective July 1, 2025, and additional provisions added.
06/15/2022, Maine Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Limits for personal importation updated.
06/15/2022, Maine Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Limits for personal importation updated.
06/15/2022, Minnesota, 1. Contact
Updated to add fax number for MN AGE and update addresses for the Department of Revenue and Secretary of State.
06/15/2022, Minnesota, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Definition of "beer" or "malt liquor" updated to include beverages made by fermentation of malt substitutes.
06/14/2022, West Virginia Control, 1. Contact
Updated to add the address for Taxpayer Services and the fax number for the Secretary of State.
06/14/2022, West Virginia Open, 1. Contact
Updated to add the address for Taxpayer Services and the fax number for the Secretary of State.
06/13/2022, Utah Control, 1. Contact
Utah ABC renamed Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services effective June 1, 2022.
06/13/2022, Utah Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Reports new legislation establishing a new division to administer the wine subscription program and a new consumer purchasing system.
06/13/2022, Utah Control, 17.6 Growlers
Sale of beer growlers allowed under specified conditions effective June 1, 2022.
06/13/2022, Utah Control, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
The definition of beer has been amended to include hard seltzers and spiked seltzers.
06/13/2022, Utah Control, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Wine and spirits manufacturers that are part of control groups must include the combined production volume of all members of the group when qualifying for a reduced mark-up.
06/06/2022, Colorado, 1. Contact
Links for further research added; area code for sales tax support phone number updated.
06/06/2022, New Jersey, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Updated to reflect the temporary privileges enacted by statute and the conditions under which they will expire.
06/06/2022, North Carolina Open, 11. Tied House Restrictions
Wholesalers that are also licensed as importers in NC or another state are now excluded from the definition of "supplier" for tied house purposes under certain conditions.
06/04/2022, Pennsylvania Control, 13. At Rest Law
Updated to address the possibility of special orders placed for direct shipment to the customer.
06/04/2022, Pennsylvania Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Following a PA court decision, licensed vendors and importers may now make deliveries of special order items to customers instead of requiring the customer to pick up the order in a state store.
06/04/2022, Pennsylvania Control, 4. Pricing
Following a PA court decision, licensed vendors and importers may now make deliveries of special order items to customers instead of requiring the customer to pick up the order in a state store.
06/03/2022, Alabama Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
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.
06/03/2022, Arizona, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
Updated to include prohibition for a supplier to coerce a wholesaler in certain specified ways.
06/03/2022, Connecticut, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
Updated to add more details on the process of terminating a distributor or diminishing the distributor's territory.
06/03/2022, Texas, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
New regulations adopted governing personal importation.
06/02/2022, Idaho Control, 15.7 Product Donations to Charities and Non-Profits
Updated to add additional details.
06/02/2022, Idaho Open, 15.7 Product Donations to Charities and Non-Profits
Donations by liquor producers now allowed under specified conditions.
06/02/2022, New York, 1. Contact
Links for further research added.
06/02/2022, New York, 17.1 Sunday Sales
Additional details added regarding Sunday sales at off-premises establishments.
06/02/2022, New York, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Cocktails to go allowed until April 9, 2025.
06/01/2022, West Virginia Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
The maximum convenience fee charge for third-party delivery of alcoholic beverages has been increased to $20.
06/01/2022, West Virginia Control, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to report a statutory amendment clarifying the requirements for licensing sales representatives.
06/01/2022, West Virginia Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
The maximum convenience fee charge for third-party delivery of alcoholic beverages has been increased to $20.
06/01/2022, West Virginia Open, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to report a statutory amendment clarifying the requirements for licensing sales representatives.
05/26/2022, Maine Control, 16.6 Cooperative Advertising
Updated to reflect that Maine law and regulations are silent on this topic.
05/26/2022, Maine Open, 16.6 Cooperative Advertising
Updated to reflect that Maine law and regulations are silent on this topic.
05/25/2022, Maine Control, 8. Reporting Requirements for Suppliers
Updated provisions describing monthly reporting procedures effective July 1, 2022.
05/25/2022, Maine Open, 8. Reporting Requirements for Suppliers
Updated provisions describing monthly reporting procedures effective July 1, 2022.
05/24/2022, Maine Control, 1. Contact
Address for courier deliveries and links for further research added.
05/24/2022, Maine Control, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Container deposit provisions updated.
05/24/2022, Maine Open, 1. Contact
Updated to reflect changes in contact information for the BABLO and ME Department of Environmental Protection and add links for further research.
05/24/2022, Maine Open, 17.3 Private Labels
Clarification and updated citations added.
05/24/2022, Maine Open, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Label registration must be done online now; citation added.
05/24/2022, Maine Open, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Fortified wine excise tax rate added to chart; corrections made to description of low-alcohol spirits reporting.
05/19/2022, Maine Control, 16.1 Signs Inside Licensed Premises
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/19/2022, Maine Control, 16.12 Miscellaneous Advertising-Related Information
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/19/2022, Maine Control, 16.2 Signs Outside Licensed Premises
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/19/2022, Maine Open, 16.12 Miscellaneous Advertising-Related Information
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/19/2022, Maine Open, 16.2 Signs Outside Licensed Premises
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/18/2022, Maine Control, 15.12 Wine Lists/Drink Lists/Table Tents
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/18/2022, Maine Control, 15.13 Advertising Specialties/Novelties
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/18/2022, Maine Control, 15.15 Equipment - Sales to Retailers
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/18/2022, Maine Open, 15.1 Displays, Dealer Loaders, POS Materials
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/18/2022, Maine Open, 15.11 Services to Retailers/Shelf Stocking Activities
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/18/2022, Maine Open, 15.12 Wine Lists/Drink Lists/Table Tents
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/18/2022, Maine Open, 15.13 Advertising Specialties/Novelties
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/18/2022, Maine Open, 15.15 Equipment - Sales to Retailers
Updated due to renumbering of regulations.
05/06/2022, California, 16.10 Sponsorship/Stadiums/Arenas
Updated to reflect additional venues where suppliers may purchase advertising and/or sponsorships, and reflect the expiration of a previous tied house exception.
05/02/2022, Missouri, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to correct names of supplier licenses and renewal procedure.
05/02/2022, Ohio Control, 1. Contact
Links for further research added.
05/02/2022, Ohio Control, 15.7 Product Donations to Charities and Non-Profits
Provisions updated to provide additional details on charitable donations.
05/02/2022, Ohio Control, 16.5 Advertising in Other Media
Updated to report the conditions under which social media advertising is allowed.
05/02/2022, Ohio Open, 15.7 Product Donations to Charities and Non-Profits
Provisions updated to provide additional details on charitable donations.
05/02/2022, Ohio Open, 16.5 Advertising in Other Media
Updated to report the conditions under which social media advertising is allowed.
04/26/2022, California, 1. Contact
Links for further research added.
04/26/2022, Massachusetts, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Provisions allowing the takeout and delivery of beer, wine, and mixed drinks during the coronavirus pandemic extended again.
04/26/2022, Ohio Control, 17.1 Sunday Sales
Updated to report revised hours of sale on Sundays.
04/26/2022, Ohio Open, 17.1 Sunday Sales
Updated to report revised hours of sale on Sundays.
04/26/2022, Virginia Control, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Updated to report legislation extending take-out and delivery of mixed beverages until 7/1/2024.
04/26/2022, Virginia Open, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Updated to report legislation extending take-out and delivery of mixed beverages until 7/1/2024.
04/25/2022, Maine Control, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
The privilege of selling and delivering containers and cocktails to go has been extended until March 30, 2025.
04/25/2022, Maine Open, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
The privilege of selling and delivering containers and cocktails to go has been extended until March 30, 2025.
03/31/2022, Alabama Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Delivery by retailers now permitted under a Delivery Service License.
03/31/2022, Delaware, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
The privilege allowing on-premises retailers to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, including cocktails to go, has been made permanent.
03/31/2022, Delaware, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Retailers' temporary to-go privileges have been replaced with permanent privileges.
03/31/2022, Montana Control, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
To-go sale of alcoholic beverages including prepared servings now permanently allowed.
03/31/2022, Montana Control, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Temporary changes have been replaced by permanent privileges.
03/31/2022, Montana Open, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
To-go sale of alcoholic beverages including prepared servings now permanently allowed.
03/31/2022, Montana Open, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Temporary changes have been replaced by permanent privileges.
03/31/2022, Virginia Control, 2. Supplier Licenses
Updated to clarify the fees for solicitor salesman permits.
03/29/2022, North Dakota, 1. Contact
Website URL updated, links for further research added.
03/29/2022, North Dakota, 17.1 Sunday Sales
Sales may be made after 8:00 a.m. on Sundays.
03/25/2022, Colorado, 10. Franchise Laws/Wholesaler Registration Requirements
Updated to note that the label registration process includes appointment of the Colorado distributor(s).
03/25/2022, Colorado, 3. Label/Product Registration for Suppliers
Updated to note that the label registration process includes appointment of the Colorado distributor(s).
03/25/2022, Illinois, 6. Promotional Allowances Offered to Wholesalers or Control State Agencies
Updated to add new definition of "quantity discounting."
03/25/2022, Oklahoma, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Curbside sales and delivery by on-premise and off-premise retailers and cocktails to go have been enacted as permanent privileges.
03/25/2022, Oklahoma, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Curbside sales and delivery by on-premise and off-premise retailers and cocktails to go have been enacted as permanent privileges.
03/25/2022, Rhode Island, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
On-premise retailers may now sell alcoholic beverages with take-out orders of food but not for delivery.
03/25/2022, Rhode Island, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Temporary to go privileges made permanent.
03/25/2022, Washington, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
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.
03/24/2022, District of Columbia, 1. Contact
Updated fax number for Office of Tax and Revenue, links for further research added.
03/24/2022, District of Columbia, 17.1 Sunday Sales
Hours of sale on Sunday expanded.
03/24/2022, Hawaii, 1. Contact
Updated contact information for Hawaii County, Maui County, and Department of Taxation.
03/24/2022, Pennsylvania Control, 1. Contact
Added fax numbers for PLCB licensing and legal departments.
03/23/2022, District of Columbia, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Carryout and delivery privileges have been enacted as permanent privileges of DC on-premises retailers.
03/11/2022, Missouri, 15.1 Displays, Dealer Loaders, POS Materials
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.
03/11/2022, Missouri, 15.13 Advertising Specialties/Novelties
Updated to provide that wholesalers must distribute items to retailers in a fair and reasonable manner.
03/11/2022, Missouri, 15.15 Equipment - Sales to Retailers
Updated for equipment, supplies and services that can provided by winemakers, distillers, brewers and wholesalers to retailers.
03/04/2022, Washington, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to clarify that label registration is not required when Wine Shippers Permit holders only make sales to Washington consumers.
03/01/2022, Arizona, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
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.
03/01/2022, Maryland/Montgomery County, 1. Contact
Links for further research added.
03/01/2022, Pennsylvania Control, 2. Supplier Licenses
Vendor licenses now expire June 30 annually.
03/01/2022, Virginia Control, 1. Contact
Links for further research added.
03/01/2022, Virginia Open, 1. Contact
Links for further research added.
02/17/2022, Nebraska, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Updated to add delivery provisions and describe additional to-go privileges that have been permanently authorized by law.
02/17/2022, Nebraska, 17.7 COVID-19 Regulatory Relief
Temporary changes have expired, and some privileges have been made permanent by the Nebraska legislature.
02/09/2022, Delaware, 7. Excise Tax Rates
Tax rate for malt beverages now applied to new category "fermented beverages."
02/09/2022, Missouri, 14. Direct Shipments to Consumers and/or Retailers
Effective January 1, 2023, Missouri use tax is owed by remote sellers meeting the state's economic nexus threshold.