Bill > HB187

This bill amends Delaware's alcohol laws to create a new system for direct wine shipping, allowing licensed wine producers from within or outside the state to ship up to 3 9-liter cases of wine annually to Delaware households, with strict regulations to prevent underage drinking and ensure proper tax collection. The bill establishes a wine direct shipper license that requires applicants to submit their state alcohol license and federal permit, prohibits shipping to anyone under 21, limits total shipments to 1,800 9-liter cases per year, and mandates that shippers only use common carriers with a special license. Shippers must provide detailed monthly reports to state authorities about their sales, pay appropriate excise taxes, and allow state agencies to audit their records. The bill also creates a new common carrier license with requirements for age verification training and reporting, imposes fines for non-compliance, and includes a provision for the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to study the law's impact on local wine retailers. The legislation will take effect 365 days after enactment and will automatically expire after 5 years unless the General Assembly takes further action, with license fees ranging from $400 to $3,600 depending on the volume of wine shipped.

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