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This past weekend, the state of Michigan hit wine law news on two very important, but separate accounts. Firstly, last Wednesday, the Michigan House and Senate passed legislation with respect to liquor control policy in…
After their big victory in Washington State last week with respect to state constituents rejecting an initiative that would have allowed retailers to buy alcohol products directly from producers, wholesalers aim to target Washington,…
A bill introduced by the New Jersey State Assembly, A1702, seeks to permit direct shipment from wineries to New Jersey consumers and would supplement Title 33 of the Revised Statutes. (An identical bill, titled…
As Election Day nears and the outcome for Washington State’s privatization of liquor sales will be determined, On Reserve felt it necessary to provide additional information with respect to I-1100 and I-1105 and local…
An article written by Eric Asimov was just posted in the New York Times discussing the proposed bill, H.R. 5034 or the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2010, that aims to limit interstate…
On July 1, 2007, a bill called HB 0429 became law in the state of Illinois and amended the Liquor Control Act of 1934. (See Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934.) Prior to the enforcement…
The upcoming Washington State elections on November 2, 2010 will determine a key element with respect to restrictions on alcoholic beverage sales. At the polls, constituents will be asked to vote on two state…
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently signed two wine-related measures that were authored by North Coast State Senator Patricia Wiggins: Senate Bill (SB) 806 and Senate Bill (SB) 1096. SB 806 goes into effect on January 1,…
In a prior entry, On Reserve recognized that The Postal Operations Sustainment and Transformation (POST) Act of 2010, if passed, could allow for the shipping of wine or beer through the federal Postal Service…
Jeff Carroll, V.P. of Compliance of ShipCompliant, posted a blog update today on the ShipCompliant blog with respect to H.R. 5034. The post, H.R. 5034 Update: Revision Reignites Debates, Important Hearing Set for Wednesday,…
