Ala. Admin. Code r. 20-X-6-.22

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 8, May 31, 2024

Section 20-X-6-.22 - Direct Wine Shipper License And Wine Fulfillment Center License

(1) A common or permit carrier that ships or transports wine to a resident of the state shall require each recipient, upon receipt of the shipment, to provide valid photo identification that conforms to board rules and verifies that he or she is at least 21 years of age.

(2) A common or permit carrier shall return any direct wine shipment for destruction if:

(a) The recipient is under the age of 21 years or fails to provide proper proof of identification.

(b) The recipient appears intoxicated or the environment unsafe for the consumption of alcohol.

(c) The recipient refused to sign for the shipment.

(d) The recipient declines to accept the shipment.

(3) A common or permit carrier shall not, under any circumstances, leave a direct wine shipment unattended.

(4) All containers of wine shipped directly to a resident must be conspicuously labeled on the front and back of the package with the words "CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON AGE 21 OR OLDER REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY". All lettering must measure a minimum of1/4 inch in height.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 20-X-6-.22

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2021, eff. 10/15/2021.

Author: ABC Board

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 28-3-49.