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State Shipping Laws: Ohio

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Summary

Wineries producing up to but no more than 250,000 gallons annually are required to have a direct-to-consumer shipping permit. Wineries producing more than 250,000 gallons annually are prohibited from shipping to Ohio consumers. Wineries must have an approved S permit, pay state and local sales tax, pay excise tax and submit an annual shipping report to the Division of Liquor Control. Beginning 9/1/08 direct shippers must register brands and a $50.00 brand registration fee. In addition, direct shippers must register as a supplier and pay a $100 application fee. S permit holders do not have to pay the $300 supplier license fee. The Ohio Department of Taxation will register your business by telephone. Call 1-888-405-4089 and press #1 after the message. Applicants may also register by submitting form UT-1000. A Family Household may receive up to 24 cases annually from all wineries combined.

Customer Aggregate Volume Limit

There is a limit on volume of total shipments from a winery to each consumer over a specified period of time.

This region has a limit of 24 cases per householdper year for combined onsite and offsite sales.

Offsite Rules

Onsite Rules

Ohio

Contact Information

Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control: 6606 Tussing Road; Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-9005; Phone: 614 644 2411; Fax: 614 644 2513
Ohio Department of Taxation: P.O. Box 530; Columbus, OH 43216-0530; Phone: (614) 466-4810; Alt. Phone: (888) 405-4039