HB240 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Terri CollinsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Alcoholic beverages, direct line shippers, fulfillment centers, may ship to any county or municipality, application further provided for, exempt from registration as foreign entity with Sec. of State, Secs. 28-3A-6.1, 28-3A-6.2 am'd.

Summary

HB240 would expand direct wine shipping in Alabama by allowing shipments to all counties, relax licensing requirements, and exempt shippers from foreign entity registration.

What This Bill Does

It allows direct wine shippers and wine fulfillment centers to ship wine to Alabama residents aged 21 or older in any county or municipality, including dry counties. It relaxes application requirements (no additional liquor liability insurance, background checks, identification, or in-person meetings) and updates reporting and tax-remittance responsibilities, while exempting these licensees from foreign entity registration. It also sets licensing rules and limits, labeling requirements, and penalties for violations to regulate shipments into the state.

Who It Affects

• Direct wine shippers and wine fulfillment centers: they can ship to any Alabama county or municipality, face updated (often reduced) application requirements, must meet quarterly reporting and tax collection requirements, and are exempt from foreign entity registration.
• Alabama residents 21 years or older: they may receive direct wine shipments from licensed shippers anywhere in the state, including dry counties, subject to shipment limits, age verification, and delivery requirements.

Key Provisions

• Direct wine shippers and wine fulfillment centers may ship wine to Alabama residents 21+ in any county or municipality, dry or wet.
• A direct wine shipper licensee may ship up to 12 cases of unopened wine to a single Alabama resident in a 12-month period, with each case not exceeding nine liters; shipments must be personal use and not for resale.
• Application requirements for direct wine shippers and wine fulfillment centers are relaxed: no required liquor liability insurance beyond existing, no background checks, no proof of citizenship, and no in-person appointment.
• Direct wine shippers and fulfillment centers must report shipments quarterly with specified details, collect and remit applicable taxes, permit board audits, and obtain age attestations from customers.
• Direct wine shippers and wine fulfillment centers are exempt from registering as foreign entities with the Secretary of State.
• A separate wine fulfillment center license exists with its own license terms, including annual renewal, location requirements, and the need to contract with a direct wine shipper; fulfillment centers must maintain compliance programs and verify direct shipper validity.
• The bill includes labeling requirements on containers, penalties for violations (civil penalties and potential license suspension or revocation), and allows the board to adopt rules to implement these provisions.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Alcoholic Beverages