The General Assembly reaffirms the findings, determinations, and declarations in Code Section 3-3-31 regarding direct shipments of alcoholic beverages, but creates limited exceptions set forth in Code Sections 3-6-31 and 3-6-32 to permit the direct shipment of wine to residents of this state under certain circumstances.
History. Code 1981, § 3-6-30 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1401, § 2.
Cross references.
Legislative findings, § 3-3-31 .
Law reviews.
For note on 2000 enactment of O.C.G.A. §§ 3-6-30 to 3-6-32 , see 17 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 7 (2000).
For note and comment, “Dude, Where’s My Wine? The Potential Effect of Granholm v. Heald on Georgia Direct Wine Shipment Regulations,” see 23 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 631 (2007).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 2 - State License Requirements and Regulations for Distribution and Sale
§ 3-6-20. Levy and Amount of State Occupational Tax; Application for License
§ 3-6-21. Filing of Bonds by Applicants for Licenses Generally; Waiver of Bond Requirement
§ 3-6-21.4. Routes and Signage for the Georgia Wine Highway
§ 3-6-21.5. Production of Fortified Wine
§ 3-6-23. Persons to Whom Wine May Be Sold by Wholesale Dealers
§ 3-6-24. Preparation and Retention of Invoices of Sales by Wholesale Dealers
§ 3-6-30. Creation of Limited Exceptions Regarding Direct Shipments
§ 3-6-31. Special Order Shipping License Requirements and Regulations
§ 3-6-32. Shipment of Wine by Winery to Consumers; Circumstances