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House debate outlines new license for small, direct-to-consumer wine shipments
Summary
Representatives debated a bill to create a licensing and regulatory framework for direct-to-consumer shipments of niche wines into Arkansas, with sponsors saying safeguards will prevent underage sales and protect existing wholesalers.
Representative Baker explained a bill to create a new license and regulatory framework allowing certain wineries, suppliers and importers to ship small-batch and specialty wines directly to Arkansas consumers. He told fellow members the law would “create the license, require them to buy it, and then track…the amount of shipments they’re making into the state.”
The bill narrows eligibility to what Baker described as “fine wine,” “natural wine” and “niche wine” —…
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