Bill > SB753

This bill modifies the excise tax rates and distribution of revenues for wine sales in Missouri. Specifically, the legislation reduces the per-gallon tax on wine from thirty cents to twenty-one cents, and increases an additional wine sales charge from six cents to ten and one-half cents per gallon. These tax revenues will be credited to the agriculture protection fund and the Missouri Wine and Grape Fund, which are dedicated to supporting agricultural business development, grape and wine market development, and related agricultural programs. The bill creates provisions for how these funds can be used, including supporting viticulture and enology experts, marketing programs for Missouri-grown grapes, and administrative costs related to the wine and grape industry. The changes to these tax provisions will become effective on July 1, 2026. The bill maintains existing penalties for selling liquor without proper licensing and includes detailed requirements for record-keeping and tax collection by wine and liquor sellers.

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