Bill > S0291

This bill creates a wine direct shipper license to allow for the shipment of limited amounts of wine through the mail to eligible customers in Rhode Island. The key provisions include: establishing a wine direct shipper license that allows licensed wine producers, suppliers, importers, wholesalers, distributors, or retailers to ship up to 24 cases of wine per year directly to Rhode Island residents over 21 for personal use; requiring the licensee to apply, pay a fee, and provide a copy of their existing alcohol license; placing restrictions on the licensee such as not shipping to "dry" areas and labeling shipments with age verification requirements; and authorizing the Department of Business Regulation and Division of Taxation to promulgate rules, enforce the law, and suspend or revoke licenses for violations.