Haven’t posted in a while, but today I got an important bit of wine news from Free The Grapes and Marylanders for Better Beer and Wine Laws. To quote:
Maryland: Wine Bill Hearing Monday
Right now, Maryland’s state legislators are considering Senate Bill 616 and House Bill 1260, which, if passed, will significantly expand your choice in wine. The bills are based on the “model” direct shipping bill working successfully in the majority of states and allow ANY licensed winery or retailer in the US, regardless of its location, to ship a limited amount of wine to you.
HB 1260 will be heard this Monday, February 18 in the House Economic Matters Committee, so time is of the essence to voice your support for legal, regulated wine direct shipping!
Everyone in Maryland with an interest in less restrictive wine laws and/or free trade should go to the issue site set up by Free the Grapes! and take a moment to email the committee members who will be hearing the bill Monday and notify your representatives of your interest in the issue. This is one of the issues that most annoys me about Maryland, with a bit of work and a bit of luck we might be able to make our antiquated laws a bit more modern.
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