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State Shipping Laws: California

Summary

Effective January 1, 2006, California will begin using a permit system for all wineries who ship wine directly to consumers. Wineries outside of California will be required to pay a $10 fee and complete Type 82 form to legally direct ship to consumers in the state. There are no volume limits under the new law. California wineries will not have to take any action to comply with the new law. California wineries do not have to pay the $10 fee or apply for a permit. Wineries located outside of California must contact the California Board of Equalization for tax payment instructions.

Special Label Requirements

Winery must ensure that shipping label contains required language set forth by state or region it is shipped to.

  • Shipments to this region for both onsite and offsite sales require the following information to appear on the shipping label: Label must indidcate that the package cannot be delivered to a minor or to an intoxicated person..

Offsite Rules

Onsite Rules

California

Contact Information

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
3927 Lennane Drive
Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: 916 419 2500
Fax: 916 419 2599
California Board of Equalization
450 N Street
Sacramento, CA 94279-0073
Phone: 916 445 6464

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