LAC 55:VII.324 – Wine Producers; Fairs, Festivals, Farmer's Markets and Similar Venues

A. For purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply.
1. 1. Fair, Festival, Farmer's Market or Other Similar Venue―any non-profit, state or local governmental organizational event being held in a limited duration capacity.
2. 2. Wine Producer―the holder of a valid unsuspended wine producers permit, as defined in R.S. 26:2(21).
B. Wine producers may, with local authority, offer for sale and sell directly to consumers at fairs, festivals, farmer's markets and other similar venues under the following terms and/or conditions.
1. 1. Any and all sales at fairs, festivals, farmer's markets and similar venues shall be limited in duration as provided in LAC 55:VII.323.
2. 2. Notwithstanding Paragraph 1 of Subsection B above, if the site of the fair, festival, farmer's market or similar venue is utilized by a state or local governmental entity for purpose of promoting tourism and/or agribusiness, durational limitations provided in LAC 55:VII.323 shall not apply.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 26:85 and 793.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Revenue, Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, LR 33:1685 (August 2007).