Massachusetts Closing in on Winery Direct Shipping

Dear Client:The Massachusetts state legislature has approved a $36.5 billion state budget bill that includes an amendment to allow direct shipping from out-of-state wineries. According to the amendment, an out-of-state winery may ship up to 12 cases of wine to a resident per year. It also allows the collection of state taxes and would take effective on January 1, 2015, reports a local affiliate.You'll recall, Massachusetts has had a long and tumultuous relationship with direct shipping laws. In 2010, the