Rhode Island

Effective July 13, 2001, Rhode Island changed from a state requiring consumer permits for direct shipment to a limited shipping state whereby Rhode Island residents must participate in an on-site sale in order for wine to be directly shipped to them. The law permits out-of-state wineries to ship wine orders that are personally placed by the purchaser at the manufacturer’s premises, for shipment to an address in Rhode Island, for non-business purposes. The direct shipment of off-site sales (phone, fax and internet orders) are prohibited.

• Label outside of the direct shipment container with the language: “Contains Alcohol, Adult Signature (over 21) Required for Delivery.”