Louisiana 2018 2018 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SB508 Comm Sub / Analysis

                    The original instrument was prepared by Ashley Menou. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Cheryl
Serrett.
DIGEST
SB 508 Reengrossed 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)(intro para) and (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.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical changes.
2. Clarifies that the wine may be shipped to a consumer, not to a retail dealer.