The bill amends the Direct Shipment of Vinous Liquor Act to establish a new Wine Direct Shipper License, which allows licensed wineries, suppliers, importers, wholesalers, distributors, or retailers to ship vinous liquor directly to Arkansas consumers. Key changes include the replacement of the term "registration" with "wine direct shipper license," and the introduction of a new annual renewal fee of $50. Additionally, the bill specifies that a wine direct shipper licensee may ship up to 24 nine-liter cases of wine annually to residents in wet counties, provided they are of legal drinking age and the shipment is for personal use, not resale.

The bill also outlines compliance requirements for wine direct shipper licensees, including the collection and reporting of sales and excise taxes, and mandates that shipments must be labeled to indicate that a signature from a person aged 21 or older is required for delivery. It establishes penalties for violations, including fines and potential suspension of the license for repeated offenses. Furthermore, the bill repeals previous provisions related to small farm winery shipments, streamlining the regulations under the new licensing framework.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1476 Original - 2-13-2025 12:03 PM: 3-5-1703, 3-5-1707, 3-5-1601, 3-5-1705, 3-5-1704, 3-5-1605, 3-7-104, 3-7-111, 3-7-201, 26-52-521(b), 3-5-1706, 3-5-1709, 3-5-1710, 3-5-1602(c), 3-5-1602
HB 1476: 3-5-1703, 3-5-1707, 3-5-1601, 3-5-1705, 3-5-1704, 3-5-1605, 3-7-104, 3-7-111, 3-7-201, 26-52-521(b), 3-5-1706, 3-5-1709, 3-5-1710, 3-5-1602(c), 3-5-1602