FL Importer Calls CA Shipping Laws Obviously Discriminatory

The interstate shipping debate in California continues as Florida-based Orion Wine Imports tries to change up the state's regulations for direct shipping to retailers.The state filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit and yesterday, Orion responded to the motion.BACKGROUND. In California, importers and wholesalers based outside the state must first sell their products to an importer or wholesaler based in California, while in-state importers/wholesalers can sell directly to retailers.Florida-based Orion Wine Imports argues that requirement adds distribution costs to out-of-state