Tennessee Sues Out-of-State Retailers: Frivolous or Far-Reaching?

In July, Tennessee attorney general Jonathan Skrmetti filed a federal lawsuit against six out-of-state retailers, claiming they illegally shipped alcohol into the state.  By Jeff Siegel   The Tennessee attorney […]

DTC shipping limits can be confusing, and they are different in every state. Knowing the shipping limits for the states you ship to will help you manage your DTC sales and, most importantly, ensure you don’t receive a warning letter for exceeding the limit. Better to stay off the state’s radar! For a handy reference to the shipping limits and other direct shipping requirements, subscribe to The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law and review the State Requirements table for DTC shipping.   The Digest is an essential compliance reference for wine and spirits professionals. It covers statutes, regulations, and administrative decisions from all states governing the sales and marketing of wine and distilled spirits in a user-friendly format. For a demonstration of The Digest, view the video, or contact us to schedule a live screen-share demo. View our website | States Summary DTC 2021-10 1.pdf

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