1. (a) To qualify for a direct wine shipper's permit, an applicant shall be:

   1. (1) a person licensed outside the State to engage in the manufacture of wine; or
   2. (2) a holder of a Class 3 manufacturer's license or a Class 4 manufacturer's license.

2. (b)

   1. (1) To qualify for a direct wine delivery permit, an applicant shall be:

      1. (i) a person licensed in the State to engage in the manufacture of wine; and
      2. (ii) a holder of a Class 6 limited wine wholesaler's license.

   2. (2) The holder of a direct wine delivery permit issued under this subsection may sell and deliver the permit holder's own product to an individual in the State if:

      1. (i) the delivery is made by an employee who is:

         1. 1. at least 18 years old; and
         2. 2. certified by an approved alcohol awareness program;
      2. (ii) the purchaser, or another individual at least 21 years old designated by the purchaser, is physically present to receive the wine at the time and place of delivery;
      3. (iii) the purchaser pays for the purchase at the time of order; and
      4. (iv) the direct wine deliverer and the individual receiving the delivery each endorse a delivery form that the Executive Director approves certifying that the direct wine deliverer examined the recipient's government-issued identification and the recipient was at least 21 years old.

Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 468, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017; Acts 2024, c. 918, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.