Early this month, the New Mexico Alcoholic Beverage Control sent an email to holders of the Direct Wine Shipper Permit informing them that registration with the New Mexico Secretary of State is required for corporations doing business in the state. Effective immediately, corporations holding a New Mexico Direct Wine Shipper Permit must submit proof of registration to renew their permit. The email cited an existing New Mexico law in support of the new requirement. The ABC had not previously required registration with the Secretary of State for direct shipper permits but is now enforcing this requirement. The New Mexico law only applies to corporations. Limited liability companies are not required to register with the Secretary of State. The new requirement adds significantly to a corporation’s cost of selling wine to New Mexico consumers. While the annual fee for the ABC permit is only $50, the fee for registering a foreign corporation is between $200 and $1,000, depending on

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Connect with consumers the way they connect with each other: in social media! Using social media to advertise is a great way to inform customers of special events or products, increase brand recognition, attract new customers, and ultimately increase sales. However, similar to any other form of beverage alcohol advertising, there are rules and regulations governing what we can say, how we can say it, and where. So, before your marketing team runs full throttle into this increasingly popular and effective platform, they’ll need to know the guidelines to follow. By using The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law you can look up the rules about social media advertising in every state quickly and easily, giving you the knowledge you need to stay in compliance while using social media to your advantage. For a demonstration of The Digest, view the video, or contact us to schedule a live screen-share demo. Visit our website or give us a call: 800-400-1353.