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New Bill Expands Farmer’s Market Privileges for CA Wineries

Maddie Rowlett — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:26:05 +0000

On August 27, 2026, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 917, which expands the privileges afforded to Type 79 Certified Farmer’s Market Permit holders. The Certified Farmer’s Market Permit currently allows California wineries to sell wine and conduct winetastings at certified farmer’s markets throughout the state, but they may only sell and pour wine...

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Oregon’s Bottle Bill Expands to Include Canned Wine

jennifer_admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:00:35 +0000

As of July 1, 2025, wine in a can is officially a part of Oregon’s beverage container redemption program. Under the new law, all wine in aluminum cans sold in Oregon is eligible for a 10¢ redemption, just like soda or beer cans. The new rule applies to table wine, sparkling wine, cider over 8.5%...

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New Year, New TTB Standards of Fill for Wine and Spirits

jennifer_admin — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:50:00 +0000

In a new rule finalized earlier this month, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) authorized twenty-eight additional standards of fill for wine and distilled spirits containers, allowing for greater flexibility in packaging and more purchasing options for consumers. The ruling also removes the previous distinction between the standards of fill for canned...

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Alaska to Regulate Direct to Consumer Alcohol Shipping Beginning January 1, 2024

jennifer_admin — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:10:00 +0000

In 2022, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 9 (“SB 9”), an omnibus beverage alcohol bill that includes new requirements for direct to consumer (“DtC”) shipping. Starting January 1, 2024, in- and out-of-state manufacturers must apply for a Manufacturer Direct Shipment license to ship product directly to Alaska residents. Manufacturer Direct Shipment licensees may only ship...

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