SB 163 DIRECT LIQUOR SHIPMENTS

Sen William F Burt

Actions: [2] SCC/STBTC/SFC-SCC

Scheduled: Not Scheduled

 Senate Bill 163 (SB 163) This legislative act is related to alcohol in the state of New Mexico.  The act amends Section 60-7A-3 of the Liquor Control Act regarding the transportation of alcoholic beverages into the state without a permit, exportation of alcoholic beverages without a permit, importation for private use, reciprocal shipping, and unlawful actions. 

 Senate Bill 163 (SB 163) – Section 1 - Direct Shipment Permits: The act allows licensees with winegrower's, small brewers, or craft distiller's licenses, or those licensed in other states with winery, brewery, or distillery licenses, to apply for and obtain direct shipment permits for wine, beer, or spirituous liquor.
•	Permit Application: The application for a direct shipment permit includes contact information, an annual application fee, the license number of the applicant if in New Mexico, and other required information.
•	Permit Validity and Renewal: A direct shipment permit is valid for a permit year, and permittees must renew it annually to continue making direct shipments to New Mexico residents.

Section 2 - Shipping Limits: Permittees are allowed to ship a limited quantity of alcoholic beverages monthly to New Mexico residents for personal consumption. The containers must be labeled with specific information, including age verification.
•	Permittees are required to register for liquor excise tax and gross receipts taxes, submit to the jurisdiction of New Mexico courts, and comply with monthly tax payments. 
•	They may also be subject to audits by the taxation and revenue department.
•	The act provides definitions for terms such as "permit year" and "permittee."

The effective date of these provisions is July 1, 2024.