Changes Over Time: Wholesale Distribution Systems for Wine
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Jurisdiction [Limited to states with a state-run-system] | Date Range | Distribution System: | Wine Subtype Alcohol Content Range V=Alcohol by Volume W=Alcohol by Weight N=Measurement Not Specified | Citations | |
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Overall | By Wine Subtype | ||||
Alabama | 1/1/1998 - 5/3/1998 | License | 0.50%V - 14.00%V | 3 Citations | |
Alabama | 1/1/1998 - 5/3/1998 | State-run | >14.00%V - 24.00%V | 1 Citations | |
Alabama | 1/1/1998 - 6/30/2010 | Mixed/Not Overlapping | |||
Alabama | 5/4/1998 - 7/31/2009 | License | 0.50%V - 14.90%V | 5 Citations | |
Alabama | 5/4/1998 - 7/31/2009 | State-run | >14.90%V - 24.00%V | 2 Citations | |
Alabama | 8/1/2009 - 6/30/2010 | License | 0.50%V - 16.50%V | 6 Citations | |
Alabama | 8/1/2009 - 6/30/2010 | State-run | >16.50%V - 24.00%V | 3 Citations | |
Alabama | 7/1/2010 - 1/1/2021 | License | |||
Alabama | 7/1/2010 - 1/1/2021 | License | 0.50%V - 24.00%V | 6 Citations | |
Idaho
On July 1, 2003, "dessert wine" was added to those wines authorized for distribution by a "wine distributor's license," thus increasing the high end of the alcohol content range from 16 percent to 21 percent ABV. | 1/1/1998 - 6/30/2003 | Both | >4.00%W - 16.00%V | 7 Citations | |
Idaho | 1/1/1998 - 6/30/2003 | State-run | >16.00%V - 100.00%N | 4 Citations | |
Idaho | 1/1/1998 - 6/30/2011 | License | 0.00%N - 4.00%W | 3 Citations | |
Idaho
On July 1, 2003, "dessert wine" was added to those wines authorized for distribution by a "wine distributor's license," thus increasing the high end of the alcohol content range from 16 percent to 21 percent ABV. | 7/1/2003 - 6/30/2011 | Both | >4.00%W - 21.00%V | 9 Citations | |
Idaho | 7/1/2003 - 3/19/2017 | State-run | >21.00%V - 100.00%N | 4 Citations | |
Idaho | 7/1/2011 - 1/1/2021 | License | 0.00%N - 16.00%V | 9 Citations | |
Idaho
The storage and distribution of "table wine" that is manufactured in Idaho may continue via the state system. "Table wine" is defined as any "alcoholic beverage containing not more than sixteen percent (16%) alcohol by volume obtained by the fermentation of the natural sugar content of fruits or other agricultural products containing sugar whether or not other ingredients are added." See Idaho Code §§ 23-203 and 23-1303. On July 1, 2003, "dessert wine" was added to those wines authorized for distribution by a "wine distributor's license," thus increasing the high end of the alcohol content range from 16 percent to 21 percent ABV. | 7/1/2011 - 3/19/2017 | Both | >16.00%V - 21.00%V | 10 Citations | |
Idaho
The storage and distribution of "table wine" that is manufactured in Idaho may continue via the state system. "Table wine" is defined as any "alcoholic beverage containing not more than sixteen percent (16%) alcohol by volume obtained by the fermentation of the natural sugar content of fruits or other agricultural products containing sugar whether or not other ingredients are added." See Idaho Code §§ 23-203 and 23-1303. | 3/20/2017 - 1/1/2021 | Both | >16.00%V - 24.00%V | 10 Citations | |
Idaho | 3/20/2017 - 1/1/2021 | State-run | >24.00%V - 100.00%N | 4 Citations | |
Maine | 1/1/1998 - 6/13/2013 | Mixed/Overlapping | |||
Maine | 1/1/1998 - 6/13/2013 | Both | >0.50%V - 24.00%V | 6 Citations | |
Maine | 1/1/1998 - 6/13/2013 | State-run | >24.00%V - 100.00%N | 4 Citations | |
Maine | 6/14/2013 - 1/1/2021 | Mixed/Not Overlapping | |||
Maine
Although the effective date of the enacting legislation making structural changes to Maine's wine distribution system was June 14, 2013, the arrangement was not fully implemented and enforceable until July 1, 2014 (see 2013 Me. Laws 269). | 6/14/2013 - 1/1/2021 | License | >0.50%V - 24.00%V | 7 Citations | |
Maine
Although the effective date of the enacting legislation making structural changes to Maine's wine distribution system was June 14, 2013, the arrangement was not fully implemented and enforceable until July 1, 2014 (see 2013 Me. Laws 269). Note that the wholesale distribution system for wines containing more than 24 percent ABV is not specifically addressed in Maine statutes or regulations. | 6/14/2013 - 1/1/2021 | Indeterminate | >24.00%V - 100.00%N | 5 Citations | |
Mississippi
The State Tax Commission in Mississippi has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations authorizing on- premises retailers to purchase limited amounts of alcoholic beverages from package retailers and for package retailers to purchase limited amounts of alcoholic beverages from other package retailers. See Miss. Code Ann. § 67-1-41(4). | 1/1/1998 - 6/30/2006 | Mixed/Overlapping | |||
Mississippi
Beginning July 1, 2006, native wineries are authorized to make sales to retailers only if those retailers are located outside the State of Mississippi. Prior to July 1, 2006, native wineries were authorized to make sales to retail permittees in Mississippi as well as retailers located outside of Mississippi. The State Tax Commission in Mississippi has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations authorizing on- premises retailers to purchase limited amounts of alcoholic beverages from package retailers and for package retailers to purchase limited amounts of alcoholic beverages from other package retailers. See Miss. Code Ann. § 67-1-41(4). | 1/1/1998 - 6/30/2006 | Both | 0.00%N - 21.00%W | 9 Citations | |
Mississippi
The State Tax Commission in Mississippi has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations authorizing on- premises retailers to purchase limited amounts of alcoholic beverages from package retailers and for package retailers to purchase limited amounts of alcoholic beverages from other package retailers. See Miss. Code Ann. § 67-1-41(4). | 1/1/1998 - 6/30/2006 | State-run | >21.00%W - 100.00%N | 3 Citations | |
Mississippi
The State Tax Commission in Mississippi has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations authorizing on- premises retailers to purchase limited amounts of alcoholic beverages from package retailers and for package retailers to purchase limited amounts of alcoholic beverages from other package retailers. See Miss. Code Ann. § 67-1-41(4). | 7/1/2006 - 1/1/2021 | Mixed/Not Overlapping | |||
Mississippi
Beginning July 1, 2006, native wineries are authorized to make sales to retailers only if those retailers are located outside the State of Mississippi. Prior to July 1, 2006, native wineries were authorized to make sales to retail permittees in Mississippi as well as retailers located outside of Mississippi. The State Tax Commission in Mississippi has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations authorizing on- premises retailers to purchase limited amounts of alcoholic beverages from package retailers and for package retailers to purchase limited amounts of alcoholic beverages from other package retailers. See Miss. Code Ann. § 67-1-41(4). | 7/1/2006 - 1/1/2021 | State-run | >5.00%W - 100.00%N | 11 Citations | |
Mississippi
Beginning July 1, 2006, native wineries are authorized to make sales to retailers only if those retailers are located outside the State of Mississippi. Prior to July 1, 2006, native wineries were authorized to make sales to retail permittees in Mississippi as well as retailers located outside of Mississippi. The State Tax Commission in Mississippi has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations authorizing on- premises retailers to purchase limited amounts of alcoholic beverages from package retailers and for package retailers to purchase limited amounts of alcoholic beverages from other package retailers. See Miss. Code Ann. § 67-1-41(4). | 7/1/2006 - 1/1/2021 | License | 0.00%N - 5.00%W | 11 Citations | |
North Carolina
Pursuant to N.C. Admin. Code tit. 4, r. 2R.1402, local boards are required to purchase fortified wine only from North Carolina wholesalers who have been issued a wine wholesaler permit. | 1/1/1998 - 9/30/2004 | License | 0.50%V - 100.00%N | 3 Citations | |
North Carolina
Pursuant to N.C. Admin. Code tit. 4, r. 2R.1402, local boards are required to purchase fortified wine only from North Carolina wholesalers who have been issued a wine wholesaler permit. | 10/1/2004 - 1/1/2021 | License | 0.50%V - 24.00%V | 6 Citations | |
Pennsylvania | 1/1/1998 - 2/6/2005 | State-run | >0.50%V - 100.00%N | 3 Citations | |
Pennsylvania | 2/7/2005 - 1/1/2021 | State-run | >0.50%V - 24.00%N | 5 Citations | |
Utah | 1/1/1998 - 5/4/2008 | State-run | >0.50%V - 100.00%N | 5 Citations | |
Utah | 5/5/2008 - 1/1/2021 | State-run | 0.50%V - 100.00%N | 8 Citations | |
Virginia
Among other products, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board distributes wine produced by Virginia farm wineries. Other wines from 0.5 percent ABV to and including 14 percent ABV are distributed by license. | 1/1/1998 - 4/18/2000 | Both | 0.50%V - 14.00%V | 2 Citations | |
Virginia | 1/1/1998 - 4/18/2000 | License | >14.00%V - 21.00%V | 3 Citations | |
Virginia
Among other products, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board distributes wine produced by Virginia farm wineries. Other wines from 0.5 percent ABV to and including 18 percent ABV are distributed by license. | 4/19/2000 - 4/3/2007 | Both | 0.50%V - 18.00%V | 4 Citations | |
Virginia | 4/19/2000 - 4/3/2007 | License | >18.00%V - 21.00%V | 3 Citations | |
Virginia
Effective April 4, 2007, Virginia authorizes a “nonprofit, nonstock corporation” organized under Virginia Code Title 13.1, Chapter 10, to provide wholesale wine distribution services for “licensed Virginia wineries and farm wineries.” This “nonprofit, nonstock corporation” is “a public instrumentality exercising public and essential governmental functions.” See Va. Code Ann. §§ 3.2-102(B)(5), 4.1-207(2), 4.1-207.1. Other wines from 0.5 percent ABV to and including 21 percent ABV are distributed by license. | 4/4/2007 - 1/1/2021 | Both | 0.50%V - 21.00%V | 9 Citations | |
Washington | 1/1/1998 - 12/7/2011 | Mixed/Overlapping | |||
Washington | 1/1/1998 - 12/7/2011 | License | 0.50%V - 1.00%W | 2 Citations | |
Washington | 1/1/1998 - 12/7/2011 | Both | >1.00%W - 24.00%V | 5 Citations | |
Washington | 1/1/1998 - 12/7/2011 | State-run | >24.00%V - 100.00%N | 4 Citations | |
Washington | 12/8/2011 - 1/1/2021 | License | |||
Washington | 12/8/2011 - 1/1/2021 | License | 0.50%V - 100.00%N | 18 Citations |