HB1476

House Bill 1476 amends the existing Direct Shipment of Vinous Liquor Act in Arkansas to replace current registration requirements with a formal wine direct shipper license. The bill mandates that wineries, suppliers, or importers obtain this license from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, provide documentation of their existing licenses, and pay a $50 application fee plus a $25 annual renewal fee. It establishes strict guidelines for shipments, including limits of one case per consumer per quarter and a maximum of 24 nine-liter cases per year. Licensees are required to collect all applicable state sales and excise taxes, remit them to the Department of Finance and Administration, and submit to potential audits. The bill outlines enforcement procedures, including penalties for shipments to dry territories and the use of specific labels requiring an age 21+ signature. Additionally, the bill repeals certain legacy provisions related to small farm winery shipping permits to streamline the regulatory framework under the new licensure system.