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Oct 22, 2026Committee hearing · New JerseyNJ Assembly committee takes up the bill to put distilleries and other alcohol makers on highway signs Oct 222:00 PM ET · Committee Room 14, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ2 days leftData: LegiScanSource
Oct 30, 2026Rulemaking hearing · ColoradoColorado holds a public hearing on rules for the new distillery permit to serve other makers' drinks12:00 PM ET (10:00 AM MT) · Lakewood, Colorado, and on Zoom10 days leftSource
Nov 2, 2026Comments due · ColoradoColorado proposes rules for the new distillery permit to serve other makers' drinks; comments due Nov 27:00 PM ET (5:00 PM MT) · Email dor_led_rulemaking@state.co.us13 days leftSource
Dec 3, 2026Rulemaking hearing · WashingtonWashington liquor board hearing on retail product placement rules (crossover drinks, mini-bottles)1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) · LCB headquarters, Olympia, WA, and Microsoft Teams44 days leftSource

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Rules in motion

Bills, agency proposals and deadlines, with where each one stands today.

Pending billNew JerseySpiritsAssembly committee meeting Oct 22, 2026, 2:00 PMMay 28, 2026

NJ Assembly committee takes up the bill to put distilleries and other alcohol makers on highway signs Oct 22

S3482/A5611 would add alcohol manufacturers to state highway signs and create a website listing NJ alcohol manufacturers. The Senate passed S3482 36-0 on May 28, 2026. The official agenda for the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources meeting on Oct 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM lists both bills for consideration, plus testimony on challenges facing farm beverage makers, distilleries included.

Why it matters

Highway signs and a state directory are free visibility for distilleries off the beaten path, and the same meeting is the Legislature asking farm beverage makers, distilleries included, what is holding them back.

Latest action (May 28, 2026): Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee

Committee hearing: Oct 22, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Committee Room 14, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

S3482 / A5611 · New Jersey Legislature · Advertising

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Meeting: Thu Oct 22, 2026, 2:00 PM ET, Committee Room 14, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton (NJ Legislature agenda, checked Oct 19, 2026). Bills listed as "Considered" (no vote is promised): A5611 (Katz, the committee chair), S3482 (Beach), plus A1662 (winery sales of other wineries' wine) and A5527 (brewery tax credits for spent-grain donations). Official bill history still shows S3482 and A5611 referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations. A5611 was introduced Oct 15, 2026. Carried over from S2432.

✓ Checked against source Oct 18, 2026Data: LegiScan
Law changeOklahomaSpiritsTakes effect Nov 1, 2026May 12, 2026

Oklahoma SB 1946: distillers get two extra sales locations anywhere in the state, plus event sampling

From Nov 1, 2026, Oklahoma distillers may sell their own spirits at two noncontiguous locations anywhere in the state (previously one, in the same county) and may now sample, not just sell, at public events like trade shows and festivals. Product still routes through a licensed wholesaler and the 15,000-gallon yearly cap is unchanged.

Why it matters

More places to meet customers face to face, which is where small distilleries earn their margin.

SB 1946 · Oklahoma Legislature / ABLE · Signed May 12, 2026 · Satellite markets events

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Amends 37A O.S. 2-103. Approved by the Governor May 12, 2026; effective Nov 1, 2026. Correction from our earlier summary: the enrolled bill strikes "county" and inserts "state", so the two locations need only be in Oklahoma. Event sales were already allowed; SB 1946 adds event sampling in a distillery-controlled area. Free on-site samples remain capped at 3 fl oz per visitor per day.

✓ Checked against source Oct 18, 2026
Agency proposalColoradoAll craft beveragesComments due Nov 2, 2026; hearing Oct 30Sep 30, 2026

Colorado proposes rules for the new distillery permit to serve other makers' drinks; comments due Nov 2

Colorado's liquor division proposed changes to 16 liquor rules, including Reg. 47-429 for the expanded alcohol beverage permit created by SB26-114. A spirits maker could hold up to 2 permits (its sales room plus one other), each needing local then state approval, with wholesaler-bought drinks capped at 50% of alcohol revenue and on-premises only.

Why it matters

These rules decide how Colorado distillery tasting rooms can add beer, wine and other brands to their menus, and the comment window is the time to shape them.

Comments due: Nov 2, 2026, 7:00 PM ET (5:00 PM MT) · Email dor_led_rulemaking@state.co.us

Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division · Docket 1 CCR 203-2 · Published Sep 30, 2026 · Tasting onsite

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Hearing Fri Oct 30, 2026, 10 AM to noon MT (noon to 2 PM ET), Lakewood and on Zoom. The division asks for written comments by 5 PM MT Oct 26 so it can read them before the hearing; the written deadline is 5 PM MT Nov 2 (dor_led_rulemaking@state.co.us). Other rules in the package: festival permits (47-405), sales rooms (47-428), alternating proprietors (47-432), noncontiguous manufacturer premises (47-434), excise tax reports (47-502) and takeout and delivery (47-1101). Exactly which wording is new was not confirmed; read the redline PDF.

✓ Checked against source Oct 19, 2026
Agency proposalWashingtonAll craft beveragesComments due Dec 4, 2026Oct 7, 2026

Retail alcohol product placement (new WAC 314-02-140; amends WAC 314-29-025)

Proposed rules on where off-premises retailers may place alcohol products, aimed at product confusion, theft and youth exposure: separating "crossover" alcohol products that share branding with non-alcoholic products, limits on placement next to items that appeal to youth, and theft concerns around mini-bottles (50 ml or less).

Why it matters

Agency rules set day-to-day compliance for craft distilleries.

Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board · Docket WSR 26-20-110 · Published Oct 7, 2026 · Rtd

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Proposed rules on where off-premises retailers may place alcohol products, aimed at product confusion, theft and youth exposure: separating "crossover" alcohol products that share branding with non-alcoholic products, limits on placement next to items that appeal to youth, and theft concerns around mini-bottles (50 ml or less). New WAC 314-02-140 (Product Placement) and an amended Group 2 violation in WAC 314-29-025. Matters to distillers selling minis or RTDs through WA retail.

✓ Checked against source Oct 19, 2026
Agency proposalFederalSpiritsComments due Dec 7, 2026Oct 6, 2026

TTB takes comments on the monthly DSP processing report and records (TTB F 5110.28)

TTB wants to renew OMB 1513-0041, the processing records and monthly processing report every DSP files, with no program changes. It estimates 6,100 respondents filing 12 times a year at about 2 hours each.

Why it matters

The comment window is the time to tell TTB what this monthly paperwork really costs a small distillery.

TTB · Docket TTB-2026-0001 · Published Oct 6, 2026 · Recordkeeping reporting

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Part of a Paperwork Reduction Act notice covering 16 collections (91 FR 63651, FR Doc. 2026-20417). TTB estimates 73,200 responses and 146,000 burden hours a year (1 hour recordkeeping + 1 hour reporting per response). Comments go through Regulations.gov docket TTB-2026-0001.

✓ Checked against source Oct 18, 2026
DeadlineCaliforniaSpiritsEnds Jan 1, 2027 unless extendedAug 27, 2026

California craft distiller direct-to-consumer shipping set to end Jan 1, 2027

California lets craft distillers (and qualifying out-of-state distillers) with a direct shipper permit ship up to 2.25 liters per consumer per day, but the law (Business and Professions Code 23504.5) is repealed on Jan 1, 2027. Local reporting says the push to make it permanent stalled.

Why it matters

Paso Robles distillers say direct shipping is 20 to 30 percent of their sales, so anyone shipping to California buyers should plan for the channel closing.

CA ABC · DTC shipping

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AB 1246 (Chapter 295, Statutes of 2025, signed Oct 3, 2025) extended the shipping provisions from Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, added the distilled spirits direct shipper permit, and opened shipping to qualifying out-of-state distillers. Section 23504.5(f): "This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed." No 2026 bill extending 23504.5 was found in a LegiScan search on Oct 18, 2026; confirm with CA ABC.

✓ Checked against source Oct 18, 2026Data: LegiScan
Pending billPennsylvaniaSpiritsBeerReported from Senate committee Oct 19, 2026Oct 19, 2026

Pennsylvania Senate committee advances bill changing canned-cocktail size and to-go limits

HB 559, a Liquor Code bill the House passed 203-0 in June 2025, was amended and reported by the Senate Law and Justice Committee on Oct 19, 2026. The new version defines a ready-to-drink cocktail as up to 475 mL (was 16 oz) and lets restaurants and hotels with an RTD permit sell up to 5,700 mL per to-go sale (was 192 oz).

Why it matters

Spirits-based canned cocktails are a growth product for Pennsylvania distilleries, and the container and sale limits decide what they can package and where it sells.

Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Reported as amended from Senate Law and Justice (PN 4072); first consideration

HB 559 · Pennsylvania General Assembly · Rtd

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Other changes in PN 4072: RTD volume is not counted together with wine or beer toward each drink's sale limit; beer distributors with an RTD permit may sell RTDs in any quantity; RTD permit holders may not sell to other licensees; PLCB may contract up to 8 hearing examiners; liquor stores may sell zero-alcohol drinks and accessories; new hearing rules for "previously unlicensed locations". The RTD definition change takes effect immediately and most of the rest 60 days after enactment. The bill still needs full Senate votes and House concurrence. RTDs here are spirits-based only (no wine or malt base) and capped at 12.5% ABV.

✓ Checked against source Oct 20, 2026
Pending billNew YorkCiderDelivered to the Governor Oct 16, 2026Oct 16, 2026

New York bill on beer wholesalers selling cider goes to the Governor

A11437 lets a beer wholesaler keep its permission to sell cider for the full term of its wholesale license for a $375 fee, instead of paying $125 and reapplying every year. It passed both houses in June 2026 and was delivered to the Governor on Oct 16, 2026.

Why it matters

It is a small step toward giving cider, beer, wine and liquor wholesalers the same license terms, which matters to cideries that sell through beer distributors.

Latest action (Oct 16, 2026): delivered to governor

A11437 · New York Legislature · Distribution three tier

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Amends ABC Law 58-a; effective immediately if signed. The sponsor memo ties it to moving beer wholesale licenses from one-year to three-year terms, matching liquor and wine wholesalers. Wholesaler-side only; it does not change what cideries or distilleries may sell themselves.

✓ Checked against source Oct 20, 2026
Pending billNew YorkSpiritsBeerWineCider7 bills in committeeOct 2, 2026

Other New York bills in committee that affect craft distilleries

7 more New York bills (6 distinct proposals) are waiting in committee. Topics include contract distilling / alternating proprietorship, distribution / three-tier, ready-to-drink cocktails, satellite rooms, markets & events. Open the list for each bill and its latest action.

Why it matters

Any of these could change craft distillery rules if they move.

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  • A10416ASpiritsPending

    SLA omnibus: SLA chair powers, permissible sales by licensees, tied-house limits for manufacturers/wholesalers, multiple off-premises licenses, 500-foot and church/school rules (Parts A-J)

    Latest action (Oct 2, 2026): amend (t) and recommit to economic development; print number 10416a

  • S09291SpiritsWinePending

    Authorizes the state liquor authority to grant retailers of wine and spirits to operate up to two outlets; establishes the New York distilled spirits and wine industry marketing and promotion fund.

    Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS

  • S09225SpiritsBeerPending

    Enacts the New York Farm Distillery RTD Excise Tax Bill establishing a beer-equivalent excise tax rate for certain low-alcohol ready-to-drink spirits products manufactured by eligible New York farm distilleries and small craft distilleries; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

    Latest action (Feb 18, 2026): REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE

  • S01882SpiritsBeerWineCiderPending

    Relates to certain farm wineries, farm breweries, farm distilleries, and farm cideries whose business includes agricultural tourism.

    Latest action (Jan 7, 2026): REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

  • A04511SpiritsWinePending

    Relates to enacting the "New York wine & distilled spirits development act"; allows individuals to hold more than one seven day license to sell liquor at retail for off-premises consumption; establishes the New York distilled spirits and wine industry marketing and promotion fund.

    Latest action (Jan 7, 2026): referred to economic development

  • S03136SpiritsWinePending

    Relates to enacting the "New York wine & distilled spirits development act"; allows individuals to hold more than one seven day license to sell liquor at retail for off-premises consumption; establishes the New York distilled spirits and wine industry marketing and promotion fund.

    Latest action (Jan 7, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS

  • A08062SpiritsPending

    Authorizes the sale of private-label liquor at retail for consumption off the premises by certain licensed distillers; requires the labels of such private-label liquors to indicate that the distiller is licensed in New York state; requires reporting.

    Latest action (Jan 7, 2026): referred to economic development

New York Legislature · Distribution three tier

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A10416A: SLA omnibus: SLA chair powers, permissible sales by licensees, tied-house limits for manufacturers/wholesalers, multiple off-premises licenses, 500-foot and church/school rules (Parts A-J) | S09291: Authorizes the state liquor authority to grant retailers of wine and spirits to operate up to two outlets; establishes the New York distilled spirits and wine industry marketing and promotion fund. | S09225: Enacts the New York Farm Distillery RTD Excise Tax Bill establishing a beer-equivalent excise tax rate for certain low-alcohol ready-to-drink spirits products manufactured by eligible New York farm distilleries and small craft distilleries; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof. | S01882: Relates to certain farm wineries, farm breweries, farm distilleries, and farm cideries whose business includes agricultural tourism. | A04511 / S03136: Relates to enacting the "New York wine & distilled spirits development act"; allows individuals to hold more than one seven day license to sell liquor at retail for off-premises consumption; establishes the New York distilled spirits and wine industry marketing and promotion fund. | A08062: Authorizes the sale of private-label liquor at retail for consumption off the premises by certain licensed distillers; requires the labels of such private-label liquors to indicate that the distiller is licensed in New York state; requires reporting.

✓ Checked against source Oct 19, 2026Data: LegiScan
Pending billNew JerseyAll craft beverages14 bills in committeeOct 1, 2026

Other New Jersey bills in committee that affect craft distilleries

These are 14 more NJ bills (10 separate proposals, several with matching Senate and Assembly versions) still in committee. They cover a "Jersey Spirits" program, "Jersey Fresh" drinks, grocery sales of NJ-made alcohol, a lower liquor tax, restaurants at distilleries, farm markets, cross-selling other makers' products and price-list filing.

Why it matters

None has had a committee vote yet, but each would change how NJ craft distilleries sell, label or get taxed if it moves.

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  • S4643SpiritsPending

    Establishes "Jersey Spirits Program" in Department of Agriculture.

    Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

  • S4377SpiritsPending

    Permits certain alcoholic beverage license holders to sell "Jersey Fresh" alcoholic beverages.

    Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

  • A4693SpiritsPending

    Permits certain alcoholic beverage license holders to sell "Jersey Fresh" alcoholic beverages.

    Latest action (Mar 16, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

  • S1082SpiritsPending

    Establishes "Jersey Craft Beverage Retailer Promotion and Grant Program" in EDA.

    Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

  • A3354SpiritsPending

    Creates restricted distillery license; permits holder thereof to operate restaurant on licensed premises in Garden State Growth Zone.

    Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee

  • S561All craft beveragesPending

    Permits certain breweries, wineries, cideries, meaderies, and distilleries to sell each other's products on licensed premises.

    Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

  • A195SpiritsPending

    Decreases Alcoholic Beverage Tax rate paid on certain liquors.

    Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee

  • A2910SpiritsPending

    Establishes "Jersey Spirits Program" in Department of Agriculture.

    Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

  • A3618SpiritsPending

    Permits sale of certain alcoholic beverages and related products at seasonal farm markets.

    Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee

  • S565SpiritsPending

    Permits certain alcoholic beverage manufacturers to coordinate food service with certain third-party vendors and operate restaurant on licensed premises.

    Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

  • S519SpiritsBeerPending

    Revises certain licensee filing requirements for alcoholic beverage price lists; removes requirement that limited brewery and distillery licensees provide tour when selling certain alcoholic beverages to consumers.

    Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

  • S1254SpiritsPending

    Establishes license allowing supermarkets to sell certain alcoholic beverages manufactured in this State; designated as The Garden State Grocery Liquor Licensing Act.

    Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

  • A1520SpiritsPending

    Establishes license allowing supermarkets to sell certain alcoholic beverages manufactured in this State; designated as The Garden State Grocery Liquor Licensing Act.

    Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee

  • A2911SpiritsPending

    Establishes "Jersey Craft Beverage Retailer Promotion and Grant Program" in EDA.

    Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee

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S4643 / A2910: Establishes "Jersey Spirits Program" in Department of Agriculture. | S4377 / A4693: Permits certain alcoholic beverage license holders to sell "Jersey Fresh" alcoholic beverages. | S1082 / A2911: Establishes "Jersey Craft Beverage Retailer Promotion and Grant Program" in EDA. | A3354: Creates restricted distillery license; permits holder thereof to operate restaurant on licensed premises in Garden State Growth Zone. | S561: Permits certain breweries, wineries, cideries, meaderies, and distilleries to sell each other's products on licensed premises. | A195: Decreases Alcoholic Beverage Tax rate paid on certain liquors. | A3618: Permits sale of certain alcoholic beverages and related products at seasonal farm markets. | S565: Permits certain alcoholic beverage manufacturers to coordinate food service with certain third-party vendors and operate restaurant on licensed premises. | S519: Revises certain licensee filing requirements for alcoholic beverage price lists; removes requirement that limited brewery and distillery licensees provide tour when selling certain alcoholic beverages to consumers. | S1254 / A1520: Establishes license allowing supermarkets to sell certain alcoholic beverages manufactured in this State; designated as The Garden State Grocery Liquor Licensing Act.

✓ Checked against source Oct 18, 2026Data: LegiScan
Law changeCaliforniaSpiritsApproved by the Governor; Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 829, StatuteSep 30, 2026

California AB 2663: To-go alcoholic beverages with meals (amends BPC 23401.5)

Craft distillers (and breweries/wineries) operating a bona fide eating place may sell sealed to-go drinks with a meal (<=4.5 oz spirits per cocktail, two per meal) until Dec 31, 2029.

Why it matters

It changes bottle sales to visitors rules for California distilleries.

Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Approved by the Governor; Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 829, Statutes of 2026

AB 2663 · California Legislature · Bottle sales

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Law changeCaliforniaSpiritsWineApproved by the Governor; Chaptered by Secretary of State, Chapter 701, StatutesSep 27, 2026

California SB 1341: Beverage containers: wine and distilled spirits: processing fees

Adds PRC 14575.2: caps the CRV processing fee for bag-in-box wine/spirits containers at $0.12 per container; CalRecycle may credit 2027 fees for producers who paid the higher 2026 fee.

Why it matters

It changes labeling rules for California distilleries.

Latest action (Sep 27, 2026): Approved by the Governor; Chaptered by Secretary of State, Chapter 701, Statutes of 2026

SB 1341 · California Legislature · Labeling

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AdvertisingFederalSpirits

Federal advertising rules for distilled spirits

Responsible advertiser + class/type + %ABV required

Ads must show the responsible advertiser (name, city, state or other contact info), class/type, and alcohol content (% ABV; proof optional), plus neutral spirits disclosures where applicable. Ads may not contain false/misleading statements, misleading disparagement, obscene content, misleading test/guarantee claims, or "bonded"-type terms unless on the label, among other prohibitions.

27 CFR 5.233; 5.235 ✓ Verified Oct 18, 2026
Bottle sales to visitorsFederalSpirits

A DSP's approved registration doubles as its federal dealer registration, so it may sell at retail at the plant with no extra federal filing; selling at any other location needs a separate Part 31 dealer registration

No extra federal filing for sales at the DSP; each other location registers

Every DSP proprietor that sells or offers alcohol for sale must register as a dealer, but TTB approval of the DSP registration application is the dealer registration at the plant. The proprietor is classed as a wholesale dealer in liquors and may also operate as a retail dealer without additional registration;

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Every DSP proprietor that sells or offers alcohol for sale must register as a dealer, but TTB approval of the DSP registration application is the dealer registration at the plant. The proprietor is classed as a wholesale dealer in liquors and may also operate as a retail dealer without additional registration; registration covers all sales at that location, including wine, beer and other proprietors' spirits (19.202). Anyone selling to non-dealers is a retail dealer (31.31), and registration is required for each place of business (31.71), so off-site sales locations need their own registration. Wineries (24.52) and breweries (25.112) have the same rule. Whether a distillery may sell bottles at all is a state question.

27 CFR 19.202; 31.31; 31.71 ✓ Verified Oct 20, 2026
Contract distilling / alternating proprietorshipFederalSpiritsConfirm with a lawyer

Alternation of DSP premises between proprietors

Allowed with separate registration, bond, records

A DSP (or part of it) may be alternated between proprietors if each separately registers, bonds and keeps its own records; partial alternation requires diagrams and a method of separating premises. Letterhead notices are filed each time use of the premises alternates.

27 CFR 19.141 ✓ Verified Oct 18, 2026
Distribution / three-tierFederalAll craft beverages

Federal trade-practice rules bar suppliers from exclusive-outlet deals, tied-house inducements, commercial bribery and consignment sales with retailers and wholesalers; for beer they apply only where state law has similar rules

4 prohibited practices; beer covered only where state law matches

Section 105 of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (27 U.S.C. 205) makes it unlawful for an industry member to (a) require a retailer to buy its products to the exclusion of others (exclusive outlets, 27 CFR part 8), (b) induce a retailer through interests, furnishing things of value, credit and similar means (tied house, part 6), (c) bribe employees of trade buyers (commercial bribery,...

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Section 105 of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (27 U.S.C. 205) makes it unlawful for an industry member to (a) require a retailer to buy its products to the exclusion of others (exclusive outlets, 27 CFR part 8), (b) induce a retailer through interests, furnishing things of value, credit and similar means (tied house, part 6), (c) bribe employees of trade buyers (commercial bribery, part 10), or (d) sell on consignment or with a privilege of return (part 11). Each part says it does not exempt anyone from state law. 27 CFR 6.95 lets an industry member run consumer tastings at a retail establishment, buying the product from the retailer at no more than the ordinary retail price. For malt beverages, subsections (a)-(d) apply to interstate transactions only to the extent the state imposes similar requirements on in-state brewers (205, closing paragraph); spirits and wine are covered in full.

Distribution / three-tierFederalBeer

Federal trade-practice rules (tied house, exclusive outlet, bribery, consignment) reach interstate beer sales only where the state has similar rules

Beer: federal trade rules only where state law matches; spirits/wine: always

For malt beverages, FAA Act section 105(a)-(d) applies to transactions between a retailer or trade buyer in a state and a brewer, importer or wholesaler outside that state only to the extent the state imposes similar requirements on its own in-state transactions. Spirits and wine suppliers are covered by sections 105(a)-(d) and 27 CFR parts 6, 8, 10 and 11 without that condition.

Direct-to-consumer shippingFederalAll craft beverages

All alcohol is nonmailable through the U.S. Postal Service, and any interstate shipment that breaks the destination state's law is a federal violation that state attorneys general can enjoin in federal court

USPS: all alcohol nonmailable; carriers: destination-state law governs; AG injunctions (122a)

Federal law sets no direct-to-consumer privilege for any beverage. 18 U.S.C. 1716(f): "All spirituous, vinous, malted, fermented, or other intoxicating liquors of any kind are nonmailable," so USPS cannot carry spirits, wine, beer, cider or mead. 27 U.S.C.

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Federal law sets no direct-to-consumer privilege for any beverage. 18 U.S.C. 1716(f): "All spirituous, vinous, malted, fermented, or other intoxicating liquors of any kind are nonmailable," so USPS cannot carry spirits, wine, beer, cider or mead. 27 U.S.C. 122 (Webb-Kenyon) prohibits shipping any intoxicating liquor into a state, territory or DC when it is intended to be received, possessed, sold or used in violation of that jurisdiction's law. 27 U.S.C. 122a lets a state attorney general sue in federal district court for an injunction against a person shipping in violation of state import or transportation law (not against a person licensed in that state). Whether a distillery may ship to consumers is therefore decided state by state; the federal rules treat all beverage types the same.

State by state

Rules snapshot for 57 jurisdictions

6 headline topics per jurisdiction. “Not yet researched” means we have not checked yet, not that no rule exists.

Researched so far:

New Jersey

6 of 6 headline topics researched

Snapshot shows 6 headline topics; coverage tracks all 17 research topics.

73 TTB distilled spirits plant permits (all permit holders, not a craft-only count)

Tasting
3 samples/day x 0.5 oz, free; no tourN.J.S.A. 33:1-10(3d); 33:1-10b (P.L.2023 c.290 s.1, amended P.L.2026 c.46 s.1) Verified Oct 18, 2026
Bottle sales
5 L/person; to-go cocktails <=16 oz sealedN.J.S.A. 33:1-10(3d); P.L.2026 c.81 Verified Oct 18, 2026
DTC shipping
Not allowed (in-state or interstate)N.J.S.A. 33:1-10(3d) Verified Oct 18, 2026
Self-distribution
Self-distribution allowed; monthly CPLN.J.S.A. 33:1-10(3d); 33:1-10b; 33:1-43 Verified Oct 18, 2026
Excise tax
$5.50/galN.J.S.A. 54:43-1(b) Verified Oct 18, 2026
Extra locations & events
25 off-site events/yr, <=3 days each; on-site events unlimited; 25 social affair eventsN.J.S.A. 33:1-10b (P.L.2023 c.290 s.1; P.L.2026 c.46 s.1) Verified Oct 18, 2026

Federal rules apply everywhere in addition to state rules.

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JurisdictionTTB distilled spirits plant permitsTastingBottle salesDTC shippingSelf-distributionExcise taxExtra locations & events
5,575Not yet researchedNot yet researchedNot yet researchedNot yet researched$2.70/pg first 100,000 pg; $13.34/pg 100,001-22,230,000 pg; $13.50 above26 U.S.C. 5001(c)(1) Not yet researched
5741.5 oz/person/day; free or paidCal. Bus. & Prof. Code 23363.1 4.5 L/consumer/day (was 2.25 L before 2026)Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 23504 (as amended by AB 1246, Stats. 2025 ch. 295) 2.25 L/consumer/day; Type 94 permit; Sunsets Jan 1, 2027Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 23504.5 (as amended by AB 1246, Stats. 2025 ch. 295); repealed Jan. 1, 2027 Wholesaler required (no self-distribution to retail)Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 23502(a)(3); 23506 $3.30/gal (<=100 proof); $6.60/gal (>100 proof)Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code 32201 et seq.; CDTFA tax rate table No branch rooms; nonprofit-event tastings onlyCal. Bus. & Prof. Code 23390, 23363.1(b); AB 2211 (2026, not enacted)
348Farm (D) only: 3 x 1/4 oz/dayN.Y. ABC Law 61(2-c)(c); SLA craft manufacturer page Own + NYS-labeled; no per-person cap foundSLA Distillery Quick Reference; N.Y. ABC Law 61(2-c)(b) In-state only: 36 cases/yr x 9 LN.Y. ABC Law 69; SLA Direct Alcohol Shipments page Self-distribution allowedSLA Distillery Quick Reference; ABC Law 61 $1.70/L (>24%); $0.67/L (<=24%); NYC +$0.264/LN.Y. Tax Law 424(1)(e),(f); NYC Admin. Code 11-2056 Farm: 1 branch (no fee); marketing permit for eventsSLA Distillery Quick Reference; SLA craft page; ABC Law 61(2-c)(b)(iv)
3361/2 oz, 1 per brand; fee only in wet areasTex. Alco. Bev. Code 14.04 4 x 750 ml per person per 30 days; 3,500 gal/yrTex. Alco. Bev. Code 14.05(b)-(g) Not allowed (in-person only)Tex. Alco. Bev. Code ch. 14 (no shipping privilege); 14.05(d) No self-distribution (wholesaler only)Tex. Alco. Bev. Code 14.01(a)(5); 102.03, 102.07 $2.40/gal; due 15th monthlyTex. Alco. Bev. Code 201.03, 201.07 Event samples 1/2 oz; no off-site sales/branches foundTex. Alco. Bev. Code 14.09
3301.5 oz total/person; by the glassLiquor Code 505.4(b)(1),(4),(5) No per-person cap; PLCB price floorLiquor Code 505.4(b)(1); 40 Pa. Code 11.221 In-state delivery OK; no out-of-state spirits DTC found40 Pa. Code 11.222 Control state; may sell direct to licenseesLiquor Code 505.4(b)(1); Dept. of Revenue liquor tax page 18% on PLCB sales; no per-gallon exciseDept. of Revenue: Malt Beverage and Liquor Tax 5 satellites; expos $30/day; markets $250/yrLiquor Code 505.4(b)(2),(8),(9); LCB-690
318Full drinks + cocktails; samples any size (on-site)MCL 436.1536(7),(11),(14); MLCC FAQ Own spirits to go; no cap foundMCL 436.1536(14)(a), 436.1537(1)(r), 436.1534(3) Not allowedMCL 436.1534(3), 436.1537(1)(d) Control state; self-dist <=3,000 gal if not in price bookMCL 436.1203(1),(20); MLCC FAQ 65% markup + 12% specific taxesMLCC FAQ; MCL 436 (specific tax sections not read) 5 off-site rooms; 1/2 oz samples thereMCL 436.1536(8)-(10),(14)(d); MLCC FAQ
2371/2 oz samples; 2 oz neat max; cocktails <=30% of revenueRCW 66.24.145(3),(4) No per-person cap foundRCW 66.24.145(1) In-state delivery OKRCW 66.20.410 Self-distribution allowedWSLCB non-retail license page 20.5% + $3.7708/L (retail)RCW 82.08.150 2 rooms; $2,100/room/yr; 2 oz cumulativeWAC 314-28-300, 314-28-310
208Cocktails/by-the-drink OK (own products)Fla. Stat. 565.03(2)(f); 565.17(1) 75,000 gal/yr DTC cap; face-to-faceFla. Stat. 565.03(2)(f); 565.10 No DTCFla. Stat. 565.03(2)(f)1,3 Three-tier; no self-distributionFla. Stat. 565.03(2)(f)3 $6.50/gal; $9.53/gal >55.78%Fla. Stat. 565.12; 565.03(5) Event permits; no satellitesFla. Stat. 565.17(2); 565.03(2)(f)
2061.75 oz free/day; drinks with NQ2KRS 243.0305(8),(9) 9 L/person/day (3 L exclusive)KRS 243.0305(3),(5),(7) DTC OK: 10 L/consumer/monthKRS 243.028; 243.0305(3)(a); 243.884(1)(d) Craft self-dist up to 5,000 gal/yrKRS 243.0305(12),(15) $1.92/gal + 11% wholesale taxKRS 243.720(1); 243.884 1 off-site outlet per premises; events OKKRS 243.0305(10),(13)
186Cocktails OK (local approval/permits)G.S. 18B-1105(a)(4a)-(4c),(5),(d) Tour sales at state price; no cap foundG.S. 18B-1105(a)(4) No in-state DTC; export DTC OKG.S. 18B-1105(a)(2) Control state; sells to local ABC boardsG.S. 18B-1105(a)(2); 105-113.80(c) 30% of retail baseG.S. 105-113.80(c) Event permit: 1 oz/day tastings; 2 cocktailsG.S. 18B-1114.7
177Tastings + cocktails; 1 sales roomC.R.S. 44-3-402(7)(a),(b) as amended by SB26-114 No cap foundC.R.S. 44-3-402(7)(a)(I) No spirits DTC foundC.R.S. 44-3-402(4); 44-3-430; 44-3-104 Self-distribution allowedC.R.S. 44-3-402(1)(c),(e),(5) $0.6026/LC.R.S. 44-3-503(1)(a) 1 extra sales room; 52 festivals/yrC.R.S. 44-3-402(7)(a),(c); 44-3-404
1774 x 1/4 oz/dayORC 4303.041(C)(1) 3 L/person/day; state priceORC 4303.041(A)(3),(C)(2) No DTCORC 4303.041(A)(3) Control state; no self-distributionORC 4301.10(A)(3); 4303.04 Control pricing ($3.38/gal to GRF)ORC 4301.12(B) Not yet researched
1591/2 oz neat, 1.5 oz cocktail; 6 oz/dayVa. Code 4.1-119(D),(G) (until 7/1/2028) On-site ABC agency store; 20% commissionVa. Code 4.1-119(D) No in-state DTC foundVa. Code 4.1-206.1(1); 4.1-234(C)(vii) Control stateVa. Code 4.1-206.1(1) 20% of ABC priceVa. Code 4.1-234(B) Licensed spirits eventsVa. Code 4.1-119(D)(ii)
158Tastings at 6 sites; drinks via on-premises licenseORS 471.230(2)(a),(3) 45% / 17% agent compensation until 2028ORS 471.230(2)(c),(5) No spirits DTCORS 471.230(1); 471.282 Control stateORS 471.230(1) OLCC-fixed pricesORS 471.745; 471.750 5 extra sites; 62 event days/locationORS 471.230(2)(a),(4)
150Not yet researchedNot yet researchedNot yet researchedThree-tier; no self-distribution foundO.C.G.A. 3-4-24.2(b) (per FindLaw); DOR Policy Bulletin 2017-01 $0.50/L (GA-made); $1/L importedO.C.G.A. 3-4-60 (per DOR page) $100 / $25per GA DOR License Fees page
142Free samples; on-prem salesT.C.A. 57-3-202 (per TABC page) 5 gal per person per visitT.C.A. 57-3-202 (per TABC page) Not yet researchedThree-tier; no self-distributionTABC Manufacturer page $4.40/galT.C.A. 57-3-302 (per TN DOR) storage only; notify in 30 daysTenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0100-03-.21
133By-the-drink license near distilleryRSMo 311.070.1 Not yet researchedWine-only DTCRSMo 311.185 Three-tier; sells via wholesalersRSMo 311.180.1(3); 311.070.1,6 $2.00/galRSMo 311.550.1(1),2 Not yet researched
128Free samples; full-service at 1,500 LWis. Stat. 125.52(1)(b)6,(4)(a) No cap foundWis. Stat. 125.52(4)(a)1,(5)(b) Not yet researchedSells via wholesalersWis. Stat. 125.52(1)(b)1-4,(4)(c) $0.8586/LWis. Stat. 139.03(2m) 1-3 outlets by volumeWis. Stat. 125.52(4)(b),(d),(g)
120Free samples; drinks; restaurant OKIC 7.1-3-27-8(a)(6),(7),(b) No weekday cap; Sunday 4.5 LIC 7.1-3-27-8(a)(6),(8); 8.1 No DTCIC 7.1-3-27-10 Self-dist up to 2,000 galIC 7.1-3-27-8(a)(5),(11); 27-9 $2.68/galIC 7.1-4-3-1 75 show days/yr; farmers marketsIC 7.1-3-27-8(a)(9),(12),(13),(15)
118Off-site sampling permit; showcase 156 oz235 ILCS 5/5-1(s),(x) 5,000 gal/yr to consumers (Class 1)235 ILCS 5/5-1(a) Class 10, (u) No spirits DTC235 ILCS 5/5-1(r) Self-dist up to 5,000 gal (Class 1/3)235 ILCS 5/3-12(a)(19),(21) (per P.A. 104-451); 5/5-1 Classes 10, 11, 15 $8.55/gal (>20%)235 ILCS 5/8-1 Showcase permits; warehouse 500k gal235 ILCS 5/5-1(v),(x)
101On-premises via local licenseM.G.L. c. 138, s. 19E(j),(o) Bottle sales on premisesM.G.L. c. 138, s. 19E(h)(7),(i) Not yet researchedSelf-dist up to 50,000 gal/yrM.G.L. c. 138, s. 19E(h) $4.05/galM.G.L. c. 138, s. 21 0.25 oz x 4 samples; local fee <= $50; 1 calendar yearM.G.L. c. 138, s. 15F; s. 19E(i)
872 oz samples; mixed drinks via local permitMd. Code, Alc. Bev. & Cannabis s. 2-202(c)(5)-(6),(i) Bottle sales; no cap in s. 2-202Md. Code, Alc. Bev. & Cannabis s. 2-202(c)(5)(iv),(l) Not yet researchedThree-tier (wholesaler)Md. Code, Alc. Bev. & Cannabis ss. 2-202(c)(2), 2-203(c)(4) $1.50/galMd. Code, Tax-General s. 5-105(a) Not yet researched
8615 ml samples; one cocktail roomMinn. Stat. 340A.22 subds. 1-2 750 ml/customer/dayMinn. Stat. 340A.22 subd. 4 Wine 2 cases/yr; spirits DTC: none foundMinn. Stat. 340A.417 Three-tierMinn. Stat. 340A.22 subd. 4(a)(2) $5.03/gal; micro creditMinn. Stat. 297G.03 subds. 1, 2, 4, 5 Not yet researched
73On-premises service; one retail licenseA.R.S. 4-205.10(C)(2),(C)(4) Bottle sales, no capA.R.S. 4-205.10(C)(3) DTC allowed (Arizona craft distillers)A.R.S. 4-205.10(C)(7),(F)-(H) Self-dist if <=3,566 gal/yrA.R.S. 4-205.10(C)(1),(C)(5)-(6) $3.00/galA.R.S. 42-3052(1) 2 remote tasting roomsA.R.S. 4-205.10(D)
733 samples/day x 0.5 oz, free; no tourN.J.S.A. 33:1-10(3d); 33:1-10b (P.L.2023 c.290 s.1, amended P.L.2026 c.46 s.1) 5 L/person; to-go cocktails <=16 oz sealedN.J.S.A. 33:1-10(3d); P.L.2026 c.81 Not allowed (in-state or interstate)N.J.S.A. 33:1-10(3d) Self-distribution allowed; monthly CPLN.J.S.A. 33:1-10(3d); 33:1-10b; 33:1-43 $5.50/galN.J.S.A. 54:43-1(b) 25 off-site events/yr, <=3 days each; on-site events unlimited; 25 social affair eventsN.J.S.A. 33:1-10b (P.L.2023 c.290 s.1; P.L.2026 c.46 s.1)
624.5 oz/day with tourS.C. Code 61-6-1140 6 x 750 ml/dayS.C. Code 61-6-1150(3)-(6) Not yet researchedThree-tierS.C. Code 61-6-1150(1)-(2), 61-6-1140(8) ~71.8 cents/LS.C. Code 12-33-230, 12-33-240, 12-33-245, 61-6-1130 Not yet researched
59Free tastings; 2 class C + 6 five-dayIowa Code 123.43A(3),(6) 9 L/person/dayIowa Code 123.43A(1)-(3) No DTC shippingIowa Code 123.43A(2) Control state wholesaleIowa Code 123.43A(1),(4),(7) Not yet researched6 five-day licenses/yrIowa Code 123.43A(6)(b)
58By-the-drink + 2 x 1/2 oz tour samplesCode of Ala. 28-4A-7, 28-4A-40(a)(1),(5) (2026 HB593) 4.5 L/customer/dayCode of Ala. 28-4A-40(a)(2); 28-3A-6.5(b)(4) (2025 SB316) Not yet researchedControl state (ABC Board)Code of Ala. 28-4A-2(b)(4), 28-4A-40(a)(3) (2026 HB593) Markup + excise, monthly returnCode of Ala. 28-4A-41 (2026 HB593) Event licenses; storage extensionCode of Ala. 28-4A-8, 28-4A-9 (2026 HB593)
58Samples + cocktails (<=4.5 oz)28-A M.R.S. s. 1355-A(2)(B), (5)(F-1) Bottle sales, no cap28-A M.R.S. s. 1355-A(2)(D), (5)(D),(G) Not yet researchedControl state28-A M.R.S. s. 1355-A(5)(D),(G),(H) Not yet researched2 extra locations ($100 each)28-A M.R.S. s. 1355-A(5)(B)(3), (2)(I)
56Not yet researchedNot yet researchedNo spirits DTC foundLa. R.S. 26:85(7) Self-dist <4,000 galLa. R.S. 26:82.1 $0.80/L liquor (~$3.03/gal); wine $0.20-$0.55/L; beer $12.50/bblLa. R.S. 26:341(A) Farmers markets allowedLa. R.S. 26:85(6)
56Tastings + by-the-glassNMSA 1978 s. 60-6A-6.1(B)(8) Package sales, no capNMSA 1978 s. 60-6A-6.1(B)(8) Not yet researchedThree-tierNMSA 1978 s. 60-6A-6.1(B)(3) Not yet researched3 off-site locations; $10 event permitsNMSA 1978 s. 60-6A-6.1(B)(9),(C)-(E)
551/4 oz pours, 2 oz total; mixed drinks7 V.S.A. s. 224(b) Bottle sales, no cap7 V.S.A. s. 224(b) RTD DTC only7 V.S.A. ss. 277, 279 Control state (spirits)7 V.S.A. s. 271(b) 5% of gross revenue7 V.S.A. §§ 422-424 20 fourth-class locations7 V.S.A. ss. 224(a),(c),(d), 271(f)
462 oz/day, freeConn. Gen. Stat. 30-16(a)(1) 3 L/day; 5 gal/2 monthsConn. Gen. Stat. 30-16(a)(1) Not yet researchedSelf-dist if <=10,000 gal/yrConn. Gen. Stat. 30-16(a)(1) $5.94/gal; coolers $2.71Conn. Gen. Stat. 12-435(3),(6),(7) Farmers markets with permitConn. Gen. Stat. 30-16(a)(2)
44Free samples; drinks via drinking-establishment licenseK.S.A. 41-354(a)(4)-(6),(c) Bottle sales, no capK.S.A. 41-354(a)(3),(c) Not yet researchedThree-tierK.S.A. 41-354(a)(2),(b)(3) $2.50/galK.S.A. 41-501(b) Event samplingK.S.A. 41-354(a)(4)
442 oz prepared servingsMCA 16-4-312(4)(a),(5) 4.5 L/day at state priceMCA 16-4-312(4)(b) Not yet researchedControl state; small-distillery deliveryMCA 16-4-311(3), 16-4-312(2) 3% / 8% / 13.8% / 16%MCA 16-1-401 Not yet researched
404 oz/day samplesNRS 597.235(2)(d)-(e) 1 case/month; 6 cases/yrNRS 597.235(2)(e) Not yet researchedWholesaler sales <=10,000 casesNRS 597.235(2)(b),(g); 597.220 $3.60/wine gal >22%NRS 369.330, 369.333 Not yet researched
396 oz samples/dayW. Va. Code 60-4-3a(a)-(b) Retail at state minimum price; 2% market zone feeW. Va. Code 60-4-3a(a),(c)-(d) Not yet researchedState wholesale (control)W. Va. Code 60-4-3 5% markup; $0.80/caseW. Va. Code 60-4-3a(c) Festival salesW. Va. Code 60-4-3a(b)
360.25 oz x3/24h; 5 acresIdaho Code 23-509A; 23-903(14) (am. 2026 ch. 137) Not yet researchedNot yet researchedsales to Division / out of stateIdaho Code 23-507, 23-914 2% surcharge; 5% licensee discountIdaho Code 23-217 Not yet researched
341/2 oz per label; up to 2 cocktailsRSA 178:6(IV) 1 case/sale; 12 cases/yr; 8% feeRSA 178:6(III),(III-a),(V),(VI) 60 x 1L/yr; 8% feeRSA 178:27, 178:27-b Control stateRSA 178:6(I),(V),(IX) Not yet researched830 cases/yr at marketsRSA 178:6(IV)(a)
332.5 oz; 11am-midnightUtah Code 32B-11-210, 32B-11-403(5) Type 5 agency at state priceUtah Admin. Code R82-2-301(2)(e), R82-2-307 DABS + out-of-state 21+Utah Code 32B-11-403(1)(b) Control state; no deliveries to licenseesUtah Admin. Code R82-2-307(3)(c),(f)-(g) Not yet researchedNot yet researched
31Own product by the drinkNeb. Rev. Stat. 53-123.16(1) Bottle sales, no capNeb. Rev. Stat. 53-123.16(1) Not yet researchedSelf-dist <=3,500 galNeb. Rev. Stat. 53-123.16(1)-(2) $3.75/galNeb. Rev. Stat. 53-160(1)-(2) 8 locations; event licensesNeb. Rev. Stat. 53-123.16(1),(3)-(4)
30Not yet researchedNot yet researchedNot yet researchedNot yet researched$5.98/wine galHRS 244D-4(a), 244D-4.3 Not yet researched
243 oz/day; 9am-9pmAS 04.09.340(a)-(e),(g) 3.75 L/dayAS 04.09.340(f) Not yet researchedSelf-dist if <50,000 casesAS 04.09.050 $12.80/gal >21%AS 43.60.010(a) Not yet researched
23On-premises sales; 2 samples/product3 CAR 2-901(5)-(8), 6-102 Package sales, any day3 CAR 2-901(4),(8); 1-201(14)(D) Not yet researchedSelf-dist <=15,000 cases3 CAR 2-901(1)-(3), 3-201(b) Not yet researchedCharity events3 CAR 2-901(9)-(10)
23Free samples, 3 fl oz/visitor/day37A O.S. 2-103(A)(4) 15,000 gal/yr; wholesaler buy-back required37A O.S. 2-103(A)(5),(B),(C) Class D1 felony37A O.S. 3-101(C) wholesaler-only; non-discrimination pricing37A O.S. 2-103(A)(2); 3-116(A) $1.47/L (about $5.56/gal)37A O.S. 5-101 2 noncontiguous in-state locations + events; 15,000 gal/yr combined cap37A O.S. 2-103(A)(5)-(6), (B) as amended by SB 1946 (2026)
223 oz/day free samplesW.S. 12-2-203(f) Not yet researchedNot yet researchedControl state (wholesale)W.S. 12-2-203(g)(i), 12-5-402(c) Not yet researched2 satellites; 12 event permits/yrW.S. 12-2-203(g)
214.5 oz/day on premisesR.I. Gen. Laws 3-6-1(b) 1.5 L/day + 375 ml sampleR.I. Gen. Laws 3-6-1(b) Not yet researchedWholesale sales to licenseesR.I. Gen. Laws 3-6-1(b) $5.40/gal; 50,000-gal exemptionR.I. Gen. Laws 3-10-1(a)(4),(d) Not yet researched
19on-sale and off-saleSDCL 35-13-19, 35-13-22 On/off-sale at premisesSDCL ch. 35-13 (per SD DOR summary) Not yet researchedartisan self-distribution to retailersSDCL 35-13-19, 35-13-22 $3.93/gal spiritsSDCL 35-5-3 additional licensesSDCL 35-13-21
143 oz/day; 6am-1amD.C. Code § 25-118(c)-(e) sealed; no limit statedD.C. Code § 25-110(a)(1)(A)(ii) Not yet researchedNot yet researched$1.50/wine-galD.C. Code §§ 25-901(D), 25-903(b) 12/yearD.C. Code § 25-110(d)
11Not yet researchedNot yet researchedNot yet researched27.5% markupMiss. Code Ann. §§ 27-71-11, 27-71-7(2) (per MS DOR) $2.50/galMiss. Code Ann. § 27-71-7 (per MS DOR) Not yet researched
7tasting license4 Del. C. §§ 512E(g), 525 1 case/day4 Del. C. § 512E(c)(4)-(6),(f),(h) Not yet researchedeffective Oct 21, 20264 Del. C. § 501(f) [Effective Oct. 21, 2026]; 85 Del. Laws c. 394 $4.50 / $3.00 per gal4 Del. C. § 581(b),(d) Not yet researched
5free; 6 oz/dayNDCC §§ 5-01-19(2), 5-01-19.2(2)(a),(3)(a) 9 L/person/monthNDCC §§ 5-01-19(2), 5-01-19.2(2)(a) $50 license; 9 L/monthN.D.C.C. 5-01-16(1)-(6) ≤12k PG: 200 cases/yrNDCC §§ 5-01-19(2), 5-01-19.1 $2.50/wine gal; due Jan 15NDCC §§ 5-03-07, 5-01-19(4), 5-01-19.2(6) 40 events; 1 satellite $100NDCC §§ 5-01-19(2), 5-01-19.2(2)(b),(3)(b)-(c)
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