2007 Press Releases

Chateau Aux Arc Press Release

March 16th, 2007 at 2:36pm 

Thursday, March 15th, SB592  was introduced by Rep. Ruth Witaker that would allow instate & out of state winerys to ship to their customers.  This bill is very important not only for all wineries, but to wine lovers of Arkansas.  Over thirty states have already passed legislation allowing direct shipping, however currently shipping wine into arkansas is illegal.  This bill will allow Arkansas residents to sign up for the wine clubs that they have been denied, order wine online to be shipped, and open up Arkansas wineries to ship to their customers within the State of Arkansas. Without this bill, HB1651  that is now being decided on will take away the current law of allowing shipping within the state of Arkansas.  Thus, if SB592  does not pass, Arkansas wine lovers will not be able to receive any shipments of wine.  The arguements against this bill is the concern of selling alcohol to minors.  The Federal Trade Commission report to Congress in 2003 states that minors are more likely to get alcohol from friends, and family then they are from commercial sources.  SB592  will also dismiss any further lawsuits that could arise from unfair trade issues.  This bill is very important not only to Arkansas wine loving consumers, but for all winieries that are trying to please their customers needs.  From the vine, to the tank, to your table, SB592  will promote tourism and future growth for Arkansas Argiculture.

Current Status: 

January 22nd, 2009 at 2:11pm
Senate Bill 592 (Whitaker), a positive bill that would have created a Direct To Consumer shippers permit for wineries, died in House Rules Committee March 30, 2007.

 

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