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Posts from the Permit Instructions Category

Release Thirty-One of “Notes on Wine Distribution”

By Sarah Werner - ShipCompliant Research Team

R. Corbin Houchins’s latest “Notes on Wine Distribution” are now available. Release 31 includes updates on legislation, litigation and general discussions on available distribution channels for wine. In addition to country-wide topics such as “Direct Shipment by Retailers” and “A Limitation of Litigation”, distribution practices are also outlined on a state-by-state basis. Numerous states have [...]

June 23rd, 2009

An Unfortunate Direct Shipping License Clarification in Texas

By Annie Bones, State Relations - Wine Institute

Wineries applying for a Texas Direct Wine Shipper’s Permit or renewing their existing permit must now pay a surcharge of $160 in addition to the $75 annual permit fee. Currently the Direct Shipper’s permit is renewed annually. However, beginning January 1, 2009 all Direct Shipper licenses will be valid for two years. Applicants will have [...]

December 4th, 2008

Mark Your Calendar Because Idaho Won't: Direct Shipper Permit Renewal

By Jane Hwang - ShipCompliant Research Team

This is a reminder that Idaho Direct Shipping Permit holders must submit a renewal form before the expiration date of their current permit (Direct Shipping Permits expire a year after the date of issue). Idaho does not send out renewal notices, thus it is the responsibility of the permit holder to obtain and submit the [...]

October 31st, 2008

Mark Your Calendar Because Idaho Won’t: Direct Shipper Permit Renewal

By Jane Hwang - ShipCompliant Research Team

This is a reminder that Idaho Direct Shipping Permit holders must submit a renewal form before the expiration date of their current permit (Direct Shipping Permits expire a year after the date of issue). Idaho does not send out renewal notices, thus it is the responsibility of the permit holder to obtain and submit the [...]

October 31st, 2008

Wisconsin Permit Applications Available

By Sarah Werner - ShipCompliant Research Team

The Wine Direct Shipper permit application is now up on Wisconsin’s website. Wisconsin approved licensed direct shipping legislation back in March, which will allow wineries in every state to ship limited amounts of wine to Wisconsin residents, beginning October 1, 2008. Here’s some basic information on how to apply for the direct wine shipping permit: [...]

September 11th, 2008