The original instrument was prepared by Ashley Menou. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Dawn
Romero Watson.
DIGEST
SB 508 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Morrell
Present law provides that wine producers may ship sparkling wine or still wine directly to a
consumer in Louisiana if the total amount of sparkling wine or still wine shipped in 750 ml bottles
does not exceed 144 bottles per adult person per household address per year.
Present law provides that, for beverages of low alcoholic content, the package in which sparking
wine or still wine is shipped must be received by a person 21 years of age or older.
Proposed law retains present law and applies the same condition for beverages of high alcoholic
content. Further, requires the person receiving sparkling wine or still wine to show proof of age at
the time of delivery.
Effective August 1, 2018.
(Amends R.S. 26:85(6) and 359(B)(1)(f))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the original bill
1. Removes proposed law that would have reduced the allowable quantity of direct
shipment to 48 bottles per household address per year.