Past IssuesThe Grapevine
April 22, 2009
COMPLIANCE UPDATE: KANSAS WILL OPEN FOR DIRECT SHIPPING JULY 1, 2009
The Kansas Legislature approved Senate Bill 212 on April 10, 2009. Govenor Kathleen Sebelius followed suit by signing the bill into law, which will take effect on July 1, 2009. Although the road to approval contained a few bumps and detours, the original purpose of the bill remained unchanged: to give out-of-state and in-state wineries the right to truly direct ship to Kansas consumers.
Once the application forms are available, wineries will be able to apply for a special order shipping license with an initial $50 registration fee and an annual renewal fee of $10. Kansas residents will have direct access to up to 12 cases of wine per address from a winery per year.
Another specification of SB 212 is a method of age enforcement, required before shipping to residents; licensees must confirm the age of the consumer by either physically examining an approved government issued ID or using an approved Internet age and identification service. Permit holders will be required to remit annual sales and excise taxes as well.
As more information becomes available regarding the application process, IBG Fulfillment will keep you informed.