North Carolina Passes Limited Direct Shipping Bill

The North Carolina legislature passed a direct shipping bill for alcohol that allows wineries to ship up to two cases a month to consumers in that state. The bill requires producers to obtain a permit for $100 ($25/year thereafter) and pay all taxes on the alcohol quarterly. Cases must also be labeled alcohol. If signed by the Guv, it should go into effect October 1.BACKSTORY. Back in April you'll recall that a three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court