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Tex. Alco. Bev. Code § 16.09

DIRECT SHIPMENT TO CONSUMERS

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 36 (S.B. 877), Sec. 1, eff

(a) The holder of a winery permit may ship wine to the ultimate consumer, including ultimate consumers located in dry areas. Delivery must be by the holder of a carrier permit.

(b) All wine shipped to an ultimate consumer by the holder of a winery permit must be in a package that is clearly and conspicuously labeled showing that:

(1) the package contains wine; and

(2) the package may be delivered only to a person described in Subsection (c).

(c) Wine shipped by the holder of a winery permit may not be delivered to any person other than:

(1) the person who purchased the wine;

(2) a recipient designated in advance by such purchaser; or

(3) a person at the delivery address who is age 21 or over.

(d) Wine may be delivered only to a person who is age 21 or over after the person accepting the package:

(1) presents valid proof of identity and age; and

(2) personally signs a receipt acknowledging delivery of the package.

(e) The holder of a winery permit may not:

(1) sell or ship wine to a minor;

(2) deliver wine to a consumer using a carrier that does not hold a carrier's permit under this code; or

(3) deliver to the same consumer in this state more than nine gallons of wine within any calendar month or more than 36 gallons of wine within any 12-month period.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.