An Act To Provide for the Direct Shipment of Spirits to Consumers
Maine Legislature, Session 130, LD 1358
Committee Amendment CA_A_S441 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A- "to S.P. 444, L.D. 1358, "An Act To Provide for 
the Direct Shipment of Spirits to Consumers" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations To 
Evaluate Direct-to-consumer Wine and Spirits Sales' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations review. 
Resolved: That the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of 
Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations shall review and evaluate the direct shipment 
of wine to consumers in the State under current law, identifying potential areas of concern 
including, but not limited to, evaluating the impact to the State of exempting direct-shipped 
wine from the State's beverage container law. The bureau shall further review the relevant 
laws and procedures in each state that authorizes spirits manufacturers to sell and ship 
spirits directly to consumers in that state. In conducting these reviews, the bureau shall 
consult with stakeholders affected by the direct shipment of wine and spirits to consumers 
in the State including, but not limited to, licensed wineries and small wineries; licensed 
distilleries and small distilleries; retailers licensed to sell wine and spirits for off-premises 
consumption; wholesale licensees licensed to sell wine; and bottle redemption centers. 
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Administrative and Financial 
Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations shall, by February 15, 
2023, submit a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction 
over alcoholic beverages matters summarizing its findings under section 1 and 
recommendations related to the direct shipment of wine to consumers in the State, the 
feasibility of allowing in-state and out-of-state spirits manufacturers to sell and ship spirits 
directly to consumers in the State and the impact that direct-to-consumer spirits sales may 
have on consumer spirits choice and state revenues. The joint standing committee of the 
Legislature having jurisdiction over alcoholic beverages matters may report out legislation 
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based upon the report to the 131 st Legislature in 2023. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" /t "to S.P. 444, L.D. 1358 ( ~rl{L//) 
Sec. 3. 
Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Alcoholic Beverages - General Operation 0015 
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for contracted services to complete a study regarding 
the direct shipment of wine and spirits to customers. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
2021-22 
$0 
$0 
2022-23 
$100,000 
$100,000 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the majority report of the committee, replaces the bill with 
a resolve and changes the title. The amendment requires the Department of Administrative 
and Financial Services, Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations to, in 
consultation with relevant stakeholders, review the direct shipment of wine to consumers 
in the State under current law, identifying potential areas of concern, and to review the laws 
in each other state that allows the direct shipment of spirits to consumers located in that 
state. In conducting these reviews, the bureau must consult with stakeholders affected by 
the direct shipment of wine and spirits to consumers in the State including, but not limited 
to, licensed in-state wineries and small wineries; licensed in-state distilleries and small 
distilleries; wine and spirits retailers; wine wholesalers; and bottle redemption centers. The 
bureau must submit a report summarizing its findings and recommendations to the joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over alcoholic beverages matters 
by February 15, 2023. The committee may report out legislation based upon the report to 
the 131st Legislature in 2023. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/07/22 feae.. 
LD 1358 
LR 1546(02) 
An Act To Provide for the Direct Shipment of Spirits to Consumers 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment"(/' ( 5·-Lj'f /l 
Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
FY 2021-22 
FY 2022-23 
Projections 
FY 2023-24 
Projections 
FY 2024-25 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/ Allocations 
General Fund 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
$0 
$0 
$100,000 
$0 
$100,000 
$0 
This bill directs the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO) within the Department of 
Administrative and Financial Services to conduct a review of the direct shipment of wine to consumers in the State, 
the feasibility of allowing in-state and out-of-state spirits manufacturers to sell and ship spirits directly to Maine 
consumers and the impact that direct-to-consumer spirits sales may have on consumer spirits choice and state 
revenues. BABLO is required to report its findings by February 15, 2023. Due to the scope of this review and the 
timeline for reporting, BABLO anticipates the need to utilize contracted services. The bill includes a one-time 
appropriation of $100,000 to BABLO for the cost of the contracted services. 
LR1546(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1 
$0 
$0