Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to regulate the direct shipment of wine in Minnesota. It aims to impose sales, use, and excise taxes on these shipments, establish a licensing system for direct shippers, and classify data related to these shipments. The bill seeks to update existing laws and propose new ones to ensure better management and oversight of wine shipments directly to consumers.

Main Provisions

• Direct Shipment Regulations: The bill introduces rules for businesses shipping wine directly to consumers, ensuring compliance through a licensing system.
• Taxation: Direct shipments of wine will be subject to various taxes, including sales, use, and excise taxes.
• Data Handling: It provides for the classification of data collected in connection with direct wine shipments, dictating how this data can be obtained and shared.
• Reporting Requirements: There will be requirements for reports from entities involved in direct shipping to ensure transparency and regulatory compliance.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Amendment to Existing Statutes: The bill proposes amending several sections of the Minnesota Statutes, including sections 13.6905, 295.75, 297A.83, 297G.07, 299A.706, 340A.304, and 340A.417.
• New Law Provisions: New laws in chapter 340A will be introduced, specifically focusing on how wine shipments are to be managed and reported.

Relevant Terms

• direct shipment
• sales tax
• use tax
• excise tax
• licensing
• data classification
• reporting requirements