It is important to know the law.
The laws governing the shipping and receiving of wine vary from state to state, county to county. Whether you are a wine supplier or consumer, it is important to know what the laws are in your area and how they might affect you.
Direct Shipments from Wineries
Wine shipments are banned in five Florida counties.
Under Florida law, all vineyards and wineries may ship wine directly to consumers, unless the consumer lives in one of five counties where alcohol is prohibited by local ordinance: Lafayette, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee and Washington.
Adult Signature Required
An adult must sign for every wine shipment.
Florida law requires that all wine shipments be received by an adult signatory. The recipient must sign a shipping receipt at the time wine is delivered.
No Quanitity Limits
Enjoy as much as you want.
There are no bottle, case or other quantity limits in Florida. A consumer may receive shipments of as much wine as she wishes to order.
Taxes: Shippers
The supplier is required to pay all state sales, excise and/or markup taxes on wine shipped directly to consumers. State excise taxes are: $2.25 per gallon for wine containing less than 17.259 percent alcohol; $3 per gallon for wine containing 17.259 percent or more alcohol; $3.50 per gallon for all sparkling wines. Payment must be made to the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco by the 10th day following the month of sale.
Reporting Requirements: Shippers
For all shipments, suppliers must report: the name and address of the consumer, product type, volume and percentage of alcohol by volume, purchase date and invoice number. Reports are to be made to the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco by the 10th day following the month of sale. Suppliers who are approved to ship wine to Florida must also make a non-activity report for any month in which they make no shipments.
Taxes and Reporting: Consumers
Consumers must report and pay any applicable Sales/Use tax to the county where they receive their wine. Procedures and tax rates may vary from county to county.
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