Category Archives: Legislation

Vermont Lowers Taxes, Expanding Outlets for RtD Cocktails

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Vermont Gov.  Phil Scott (R-VT) signed a bill reducing the tax rate for spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) products and expanding outlets where they can be sold. Spirits-based RTD products have been available only in 81 state-operated stores. Now, these products will … Continue reading →

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‘Ship My Spirits’ Expands to Delaware

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

After first launching in New York and Vermont, “Ship My Spirits,” the grassroots coalition with the common goal of modernizing the spirits marketplace by allowing direct-to-consumer shipping of distilled spirits, has expanded to Delaware. “Nearly every day we tell potential … Continue reading →

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Calif. Bill Seeks to Restore DtC Shipping by Calif. Distillers, Brewers

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

A pandemic-era program that allowed craft distilleries to ship products to legal age consumers across California ended in March.  Now, a bill in the California Senate seeks to allow craft distilleries and breweries to ship to California customers, as well … Continue reading →

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WSWA Cheers Withdrawal of Oregon Initiative

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Northwest Grocery Association sought to allow distilleries to self-distribute to new off-premise distilled liquor licensees, removed important tax collection responsibilities from wholesalers, and preliminary some other regulatory provisions.  Oregon Beer & Wine Distributors opposed the ballot initiative. “This is now the … Continue reading →

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Mich. Bill Would Cut Spirits Taxes in Half

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Distilleries in Michigan that use Michigan crops to produce their spirits would see their tax bill cut in half — to 32.5% from 65% — under a bill pending in the state legislature. “This now puts them on somewhat of … Continue reading →

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Vermont Legislators Reduce Tax on Spirits-Based RtDs

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

The Vermont Legislature passed and sent to Gov.Phil Scott  a bill to reduce the tax rate for spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) products and expand outlets where they can be sold. “Not only are Vermont spirits consumers inconvenienced by having to go … Continue reading →

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