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New state laws governing the alcoholic beverage industry go into effect frequently. Unless you happen to see a public announcement, how do you find out about these changes, and whether they impact the way you do business in the state? The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law makes it easy. The Digest is updated throughout the year, as laws change. A public listing of recent updates is available on The Digest’s home page. From there, subscribers can view the updated article, marked up to show the changes. Watch Corky, The Digest’s animated assistant, demonstrate how this works. Subscribe to The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law to take advantage of its many powerful features that make it an indispensable research tool for industry professionals. 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.

California has generated considerable excitement in the industry by offering a DTC permit allowing craft distillers across the country to ship their products directly to consumers in California, one of the country's largest retail markets. Since COVID, California craft distillers have had a temporary direct shipping privilege, which ends 12/31/2025. California’s new Type 94 Direct Shipper Permit will allow spirits direct shipping for both in-state and out-of-state craft distillers. CA ABC will accept applications starting December 15, 2025, and will issue permits effective January 1, 2026. Here's what craft distillers need to know about this new permit; those located outside of California should consider these requirements before jumping on this opportunity: The permit is only available to distillers producing 150,000 gallons or less per year, of which sixty-five percent (65%) must be of their own production. The permit will expire on 12/31/2026 and cannot be renewed unl

The California legislature recently amended the California recycling labeling requirements for wine and spirits containers, making it significantly easier for wineries and distilleries to comply. The new law, AB 720, extended the deadlines for complying with the labeling requirements and authorized the use of QR codes for CRV compliance. Here are the specifics: The deadline by when all wine and spirits containers in the marketplace must have CRV labeling has been extended a year, from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026. The cut-off date for the permanent exemption of already labeled containers from CRV requirements has been extended 18 months, from January 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025. Now, any containers filled and labeled without CRV markings before July 1, 2025 will not need any additional labeling to be compliant, even if sold after July 1, 2026. Wineries and distilleries may now use half-inch high QR codes for CRV compliance. This creates an important precedent for other states to follow. W

HERTI will be exhibiting at SITEVI 2025, the international trade show for viticulture, winemaking, and agri-innovation, taking place in Montpellier, France, from November 25 to 27. Visit us at booth A3 - A017 to discover our aluminum closures for wine, spirits and olive oil. Let’s shape the future of packaging together!

For wine and spirits professionals, compliance isn’t optional—it’s essential. Did you know that compliance expertise can be right at your fingertips with The Digest of Wine and Spirits Law? Here’s why you need a subscription: Saves Money The Digest offers the most cost-effective compliance help out there—less than $100/month, and multi-user discounts are available. It’s a small investment for big peace of mind. Saves Time No more need to sift through legal resources to find the laws and regulations you’re looking for. Check out the Recent Updates list when you login or opt to receive periodic emails summarizing the latest updates. Shows What’s Changed Easily see what’s changed! The Digest’s compare function highlights updates so you can stay on top of important revisions. Provides Quick Answers The Digest is designed to be user friendly and easy to navigate, allowing you to find information you need in seconds. Customized rep

The federal regulations governing the standards of fill for wine and spirits products were recently revised, expanding the number of container sizes available for packaging. Several new container sizes are now authorized for both wine and spirits. This update will allow for greater flexibility and innovation in packaging and aligns U.S. standards with those of the international marketplace. Another new federal regulation under the Standards of Identity for spirits is the establishment of “American Single Malt Whisky” as a recognized class and type. “American Single Malt Whisky” must be produced at a single distillery in the USA, using only 100% malted barley. This new regulation came as welcome news to domestic distilleries that have been making whisky that now qualifies to be designated “American Single Malt Whisky.” Subscribers to The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law have easy access to important updates like these. The Digest contains the full te

Alaska’s new Manufacturer Direct Shipment license goes into effect January 1, 2024. The AMCO plans to start accepting online applications later this month. Even though the new license may be possible to obtain soon, new regulations governing the license impose a number of requirements that make the fulfillment of orders very difficult. The regulations as currently written require direct shipment licensees to do the following: Obtain and retain a copy of ID documents that show the photograph and signature of the purchaser and any other individual authorized to receive the shipment and deliver it to the purchaser; Determine whether the purchaser’s name is on the list of prohibited persons provided by AMCO to all package store and DTC licensees, and if so, reject the order; Ensure that the written or electronic order is signed and dated by the purchaser and refers by number to the purchaser’s ID document; If your company meets the sales threshold for sales tax nexus i