INDIANA IN FAVOR OF THE 3-TIER SYSTEM

All bills that support direct delivery in Indiana died in the General Assembly before a vote was placed. The only surviving bill, HB1190, outlaws direct wine shipment and requires the use of a wholesaler. The proposed law is currently on its way to the Senate after passing through the House. Rep. Marline Stutzman, author of the bill, said, “We can’t treat wine any differently than we do beer and liquor,” as quoted in the IndyStar. However, new provisions were added to the bill that would allow wineries to sell at farmers markets, increase festival days, and allow three wine-tasting rooms at their wineries.