SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5358

BYSenators Benitz, Moore, Newhouse, Stratton, Hayner, Halsan, Hansen and Saling

Establishing reciprocity for out-of-state wine shipments.

Senate Committee on Economic Development & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 3, 1988

Senate Staff:Jack Brummel (786-7428)

AS OF FEBRUARY 2, 1988

BACKGROUND:

The State Liquor Board requires a state mark-up and a tax on wine shipments into the state.  California has passed a reciprocity law that would allow the vinters of any state with wine shipment privileges equal to its own to ship wine into California without requiring taxes or fees.

SUMMARY:

Receipt of up to two cases of wine per month from out-of-state vinters will not be deemed a sales in this state if the wine is for personal use.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    yes

Fiscal Note:      requested February 2, 1988