RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 606 (SB 508) 2018 Regular Session Morrell
Prior law provided 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.
Prior law provided 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.
New law retains prior 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))