WTN Services_Wine_Legislative Update- Call to Action Georgia
Georgians would be able to order up to 12 cases of wine directly from wineries each year over the Internet or phone under legislation that won final approval Monday in the Georgia Legislature. The measure now heads to Gov. Sonny Perdue, a Christian conservative who doesn’t drink, for his signature. Perdue has all but promised to veto other legislation allowing Sunday alcohol sales at package stores. But he has not stated an opinion on the Internet wine bill.
Supporters of the measure argue it will help Georgia’s winery industry, which is centered in North Georgia. The liquor industry has fought the idea of allowing direct sales from wineries in the past, but it did not object this time around.
Similar direct sales are allowed in 37 other states. The bill passed the Senate 40-6. It had earlier overwhelmingly won House approval. The Senate also gave final approval to a bill that would allow winery tasting rooms to sell beer and booze. The measure passed 35-6
Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution for full story…
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/03/31/booze_0401.html