New York - US Wine Shipping Laws

In a country that produces Napa Valley Chardonnays, Washington Rieslings, Long Island Cabernets and great wines from almost every other state, it can be a felony to ship one of these wines between two states. The laws are different for every single state. What are the New York laws?

Direct shipment prohibited except to New York resident who has personally purchased alcoholic beverages while outside the U.S. for at least 48 consecutive hours and shipped to himself as consignee. (¶13274)(N.Y.C.L.§102).

New York State Consolidated Laws

AB7895 is pending, which will finally give this right to adults: "Authorizes limited direct interstate shipment of wine to persons of age provided such shipper complies with all of the provisions hereof." In April 1999, the bill was referred to the committee on Economic Development. There is no status for its emergence from here; in fact on 1/5/2000 it was "re-referred" to sit in this committee.

Note that there was similar legislation passed and vetoed by the Governor in 1995 (S. 3533A) This did not have any licensing requirements for the out-of-state wineries.

Shipping Status

UPS does NOT accept shipments of wine within the state of New York.

United States Wine Shipping Status