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SC Code § 61-4-730 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-730. Sales by permitted wineries.

 (A) Permitted wineries that produce and sell wine produced on its premises with at least sixty percent of the juice from fruit and berries that are grown in this State may sell the wine at retail, wholesale, or both, and deliver or ship the wine to licensed retailers in this State or to consumer homes in and outside the State, and are eligible for a special permit pursuant to Section 61-4-550. Wine must be delivered between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Gross income from wine sold at events for which a special permit has been issued must not exceed ten percent of a permitted winery's gross income per year from wine sales and that income must be derived from sales at events that are promotional in nature.  (B) Permitted wineries that produce and sell wine produced on their premises with less than sixty percent of the juice from fruit and berries that are grown in this State may retail from the winery and ship the wine directly to consumer homes in and outside the State, but these wineries are not wholesalers of the wine. These wineries shall use a licensed South Carolina wholesaler to deliver or ship the wine to licensed retailers in this State.  (C) The South Carolina Department of Agriculture shall periodically inspect the records of permitted wineries for verification of the percentage of juice from fruit and berries grown in this State used in the manufacturing of the wineries' products. Within ten days of conducting an inspection, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture shall report its findings to the South Carolina Department of Revenue. If a winery is found to be in violation of this statute, the owner of the winery is subject to penalties pursuant to Section 61-4-780.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 267, Section 2.B; 2012 Act No. 121, Section 2, eff February 22, 2012; 2020 Act No. 167 (S.993), Section 1, eff September 29, 2020.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment, added the subsection identifiers; in subsection (A) substituted "at least sixty percent" for "a majority", and substituted "licensed retailers in this State or to consumer homes in and outside" for "the purchaser"; and added subsections (B) and (C).  2020 Act No. 167, Section 1, in (A), in the first sentence, inserted ", and are eligible for a special permit pursuant to Section 61-4-550" at the end, and added the third sentence.
SC Code § 61-4-736 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-736. Coupons and rebates for the purchase of wine.

 A manufacturer of wine, vintner, winery, an importer, or retailer may offer or sponsor coupons and rebates to a consumer for the purchase of wine. Coupons and rebates include, but are not limited to, retailer instant redeemable coupons, mail-in rebates, and coupons and rebates offered or redeemed through any electronic means. Manufacturer, winery, vintner, and importer coupons must be made available upon request to a licensed retailer. A wholesaler is prohibited from participating in the procurement, redemption, or other costs associated for any coupon or rebate for wine offered or sponsored by a manufacturer, winery, vintner, importer, or retailer. A winery, wine manufacturer, vintner, importer, or wholesaler is prohibited from offering or participating in the procurement, redemption, or other costs associated with paper instant redeemable coupons and scanback coupons for wine in this State.  HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 248 (H.5245), Section 1, eff June 5, 2016.
SC Code § 61-4-737 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-737. Wine tastings.

 Notwithstanding another provision of law or regulation, the holder of a retail wine permit for off-premises consumption whose primary product is beer, wine, or distilled spirits may conduct, in accordance with department rulings or regulations, not more than twenty-four wine tastings at the retail location in a calendar quarter.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 76, Section 3; 2007 Act No. 107, Section 3; 2007 Act No. 116, Section 11.
SC Code § 61-4-740 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-740. Special orders for out-of-state wine.

 A person may order wine produced outside this State which has not been approved or licensed for sale or distribution in this State from an in-state wholesaler by placing a special order for this wine with the out-of-state winery. The wine may then be shipped by the winery to that wholesaler who, after paying the necessary taxes, is authorized to sell this wine to that person through a licensed retailer.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-745 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-745. Transporting into and out of State for personal consumption; limits; labeling.

 (A) Subject to the provisions of Section 61-4-747, a person who is at least twenty-one years of age and who is a legal resident of this State, may cause to be shipped or transported from a manufacturer of wine up to twenty-four bottles of wine each month for his own consumption or use, and not for resale, into and out of this State without the necessity of acquiring any permits or licenses or other forms of public or private authorization except for the payment of appropriate taxes.  (B) All containers of wine shipped directly to a resident in this State must be labeled conspicuously with the words "CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON AGE 21 OR OLDER REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY".  HISTORY: 2003 Act No. 40, Section 3.
SC Code § 61-4-750 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-750. Adulterated wine.

 The importation into, offering for sale, or sale in this State of a product as "wine" to which any substance has been added, except as authorized by federal law and regulations and except pure fruit or vegetable products derived from the same kind of fruit or vegetable from the juice of which the wine was fermented, is prohibited and is a misdemeanor.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-760 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-760. Inspection of out-of-state wine; wine packages.

 The division must provide for the inspection of all wines imported into or offered for sale in this State. The expense of the inspections must be paid from the proceeds of the wine tax. The department may make regulations as to the containers in which wine may be sold at retail and to declare to be "undesirable wine packages" wine sold in a container prohibited in the regulations or wine, the sale of which is prohibited in Sections 61-4-710 or 61-4-750. The offering for sale or sale in this State of undesirable wine packages under this section is prohibited and is a misdemeanor.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-780 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-780. Penalties.

 A person who violates any provision of this article or any rule or regulation promulgated by the department or the division under this article, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not less than thirty days nor more than six months, or both, in the discretion of the court. In addition to the punishment specified in this section, the person must forfeit his permit to sell wine and is not, for a period of two years thereafter, authorized to engage in a business taxable under the provisions of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-900 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-900. Posting of retail permit.

 The retail permit issued by the department must be conspicuously posted on the premises.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-910 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-910. Penalties; revocation or suspension of permit.

 A person who violates any provision of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is subject to a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, or imprisonment of not less than ten days nor more than thirty days, in the discretion of the court. In addition to the punishment specified in this section, the department may revoke or suspend a retail permit for a violation of this article.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-920 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-920. Penalties for violation of rule or regulation.

 The department must revoke or suspend the license, permit, or brewer's certificate of approval of a person for the violation of any rule or regulation or invoke a penalty not to exceed one hundred dollars for each violation.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-930 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-930. Wholesaler advertising.

 It is unlawful for a wholesaler to purchase advertising for a retailer or to participate in a joint advertising campaign with a retailer. However, a brewer or wholesaler may advertise on a retailer's premises and may purchase program advertising from a retailer at customary rates.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-942 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-942. Distribution agreements; prohibited acts.

 Notwithstanding any existing beer distribution agreement to the contrary, a manufacturer, brewer, or importer of beer shall not:  (1) coerce or require a wholesaler to gather or submit sales records, retail placement, price, discount, rebate, or other details for beer brands not manufactured, brewed, or imported by the manufacturer, brewer, or importer;  (2) mandate wholesaler employee hiring decisions or payment rates, including incentives;  (3) require a wholesaler to pay or contribute marketing, advertising, or other funds for control or expenditure by the manufacturer, brewer, or importer, except a wholesaler may agree, in writing and in advance of the payment or contribution, to spend or contribute wholesaler funds for a specified marketing or advertising plan or opportunity;  (4) ship, invoice, or initiate an electronic funds transfer payment for any quantity of beer exceeding any order or forecast submitted by a wholesaler, or include in a beer sales invoice charges for any items other than beer, freight, fuel, cooperage, dunnage, pallets, and related deposits;  (5) invoice or initiate electronic funds transfer payment for point-of-sale advertising specialties or other items, except a manufacturer, brewer, or importer may place an order and invoice or initiate an electronic funds transfer payment for point-of-sale advertising specialties or other items pursuant to a specific written agreement between the wholesaler and the manufacturer, brewer, or importer made prior to the placement of an order;  (6) attribute risk of loss, ownership or other financial interest to a wholesaler for beer not in the wholesaler's possession; or  (7) require a wholesaler to pay for development, installation, or use of any software owned or mandated by the manufacturer, brewer, or importer, except a wholesaler may be required to maintain data in a format compatible with data format standards adopted by a manufacturer, brewer, or importer.  HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 169 (S.1099), Section 1, eff September 30, 2020.
SC Code § 61-4-945 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-945. Coupons and rebates for the purchase of beer.

 A manufacturer, brewer, importer, or retailer may offer or sponsor coupons and rebates to a consumer for the purchase of beer. Coupons and rebates include, but are not limited to, retailer instant redeemable coupons, mail-in rebates, and coupons and rebates offered or redeemed through any electronic means. Manufacturer, brewer, and importer coupons and rebates must be made available upon request to a licensed retailer. A wholesaler is prohibited from participating in the procurement, redemption, or other costs associated for any coupon or rebate for beer offered or sponsored by a manufacturer, brewer, importer, or retailer. A beer manufacturer or wholesaler is prohibited from offering or participating in the procurement, redemption, or other costs associated with paper instant redeemable coupons and scanback coupons for beer in this State.  HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 248 (H.5245), Section 2, eff June 5, 2016.
SC Code § 61-4-950 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-950. Beer signs.

 Neither the department nor the division has the authority to regulate the size, type, or number of beer signs displayed on the premises of a beer retailer or wholesaler.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-1110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-1110. Shipment and receipt of malt beverages.

 If a registered producer and a beer wholesaler licensed by the State at the time that they were engaged in the shipment and receipt of malt beverages intended for sale in the State on May 1, 1974, and the shipment and receipt is continued until April 1, 1974, the limitations on the cancellation or termination of an agreement or contract, written or oral, franchise, or contractual franchise relationship provided in Section 61-4-1100(1)(b) and in Section 61-4-1100(2)(b) are applicable with respect to the shipment and receipt of the malt beverages, so that neither the registered producer nor the beer wholesaler has the right to discontinue the shipment and receipt except under the conditions specified in those subsections.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-1115 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-1115. Assignment of territory of beer brands binding on successor producer or primary American source of supply.

 For the purpose of this article, when a producer, as defined in Section 61-4-300, or the primary American source of supply, as defined in Section 61-4-340, who is registered to sell beer to wholesalers in this State, transfers, conveys, or assigns a brand of beer to another producer or primary American source of supply, the assignment of territory of that brand to a wholesaler, required pursuant to Section 61-4-1300, is binding on the successor producer or primary American source of supply. The successor producer or primary American source of supply and the existing wholesaler shall, in good faith, enter into a new distribution agreement that is not inconsistent with the laws of this State.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 76, Section 5; 2005 Act No. 173, Section 1; 2007 Act No. 14, Section 2.
SC Code § 61-4-1120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-1120. Jurisdiction of court to enjoin cancellation or termination.

 The court of common pleas has jurisdiction and power to enjoin the cancellation or termination of a franchise or agreement between a beer wholesaler and a registered producer upon the application of a beer wholesaler or producer who is or might be adversely affected by the cancellation or termination; and in granting an injunction, the court must make provisions necessary to protect the beer wholesaler or registered producer while the injunction is in effect including, but not limited to, a provision that the registered producer must not supply the customers of the beer wholesaler by servicing the customers through other distributors or means or a provision that the beer wholesaler must continue to supply to his customers the products of the registered producer. Application may be made by the beer wholesaler or producer to the appropriate court in the county in which the business of the wholesaler is located. The court may require a bond to be posted by the party seeking the injunction, securing the party enjoined for damages in an amount in the court's discretion.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-1130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-1130. Sale of beer wholesale interest.

 (1) Except as hereinafter provided, a proposed sale of an interest in the business carried on by a beer wholesaler which under the laws of this State would require that the purchaser obtain a permit to operate as a beer wholesaler is subject to the department's approval of the purchaser as an applicant for a permit authorizing the sale of beer. If the application of the prospective purchaser for the permit is approved, it is unlawful, notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of a written or oral contract or the franchise agreement between the beer wholesaler and the registered producer, for a registered producer to fail or refuse to approve the transfer or change of ownership.  (2) Except as hereinafter provided, a proposed voluntary transfer of an interest in the business carried on by a beer wholesaler or a transfer of ownership in the business by reason of death is subject to the registered producer's approval of the prospective transferee. This approval must not be unreasonably withheld. If the registered producer does not give notice of disapproval by certified mail within sixty days after receipt of notification of the proposed voluntary transfer or within sixty days after the death of the owner of the interest, the right of disapproval may not thereafter be exercised.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-1140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-1140. Enforcement.

 The division is empowered to investigate violations of this article and to furnish to the prosecuting attorney of a court having jurisdiction of the offense information with respect to violations of this article. The division has the power to enforce compliance with the provisions of an injunction granted by the court under the terms of this article; and if the court finds that there has been a violation of the provisions of an injunction granted by it, the department may revoke or suspend the permit of a beer wholesaler and may revoke the registration of a registered producer and its right to ship beer into the State.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-1300 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-1300. Territorial agreements.

 Pursuant to the authority of the State under the Twenty-First Amendment to the United States Constitution and to promote the public's interest in fair and efficient distribution of beer, ale, porter, and other similar malt or fermented beverages, and to ensure the public's interest in uniform and effective control of the distribution of these beverage products in the State, a wholesaler may sell any brand of these beverage products in this State only in the territory described in a distribution agreement filed pursuant to this article authorizing sale by the wholesaler of the brand in that designated area. Within that designated area, the wholesaler must service all holders of retail permits without discrimination. The distribution agreement must be in writing, must specify the brands it covers, and must be filed with the department. If a brewer sells more than one brand, the agreement need not apply to all brands sold by the brewer and may apply to only one brand. No brewer, importer, or other supplier may provide by a distribution agreement for the distribution of the brand filed pursuant to this article to more than one wholesaler for all or any part of the designated territory. However, a wholesaler may, upon approval of the department, service a territory outside the territory designated in its distribution agreement during periods of temporary service interruptions when requested by the brewer and the wholesaler whose service is temporarily interrupted.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-1310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-1310. Filings with the department.

 A wholesaler must file (1) a copy of its distribution agreement with the department within sixty days after its adoption, and (2) any amendments to the agreement within sixty days after their adoption.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-1320 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-1320. Resale price agreements.

 No provision of a distribution agreement may expressly, by implication, or in its operation establish or maintain the resale price of any brand of these beverage products by a wholesaler.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-1500 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-1500. Breweries and wineries.

 A person may construct, maintain, or operate a brewery or winery in this State for the production of any beverage lawful under this chapter.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-1510 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-1510. Permit applications.

 Before a person constructs, maintains, or operates a brewery or winery as provided by the provisions of this article, the person must apply to the department for a permit. The application must be in writing in a form the department prescribes. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the applicant must pay a biennial permit tax of two hundred dollars upon each brewery and on each commercial winery to be established and operated. The permit tax must be paid to and collected by the department before a permit is issued. Permits as provided by the provisions of this section expire as mandated by Section 61-2-120. No refund may be made to a dealer who ceases business after obtaining a permit.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1; 2003 Act No. 70, Section 7.
SC Code § 61-4-1520 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-1520. Violation of rule or regulation.

 Upon violation of a rule or regulation for the operation of breweries and commercial wineries authorized under this article, the license or permit provided for herein must be canceled immediately and becomes null and void.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.