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HB 3162

Modifies provisions relating to the direct shipping of alcoholic beverages

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Seitz

Missouri HB 3162 expands direct-to-consumer alcohol shipments from wine only to all alcoholic beverages, with licenses, limits, and strengthened regulatory oversight.

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Bill Summary · HB 3162

Purpose and intent

  • Missouri House Bill 3162 proposes to modify provisions governing the direct shipping of alcoholic beverages.
  • It expands the scope from a more narrow “wine-only” direct shipping framework to allow direct shipping of all types of alcoholic beverages by licensed manufacturers.
  • The bill preserves regulatory oversight by the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) and requires licenses, recordkeeping, labeling, and tax/registration compliance.

Key provisions and changes

  • Definitions

    • Broadens “alcoholic beverage” to include intoxicating liquor, distilled spirits, beer, wine, malt beverages, mead, cider, saké, etc.
    • Clarifies terms for various product categories (distilled alcohol/spirits, undistilled alcohol like beer and wine, etc.).

  • Direct shipper license (new framework)

    • Any person or establishment licensed in Missouri or another state as a “manufacturer” may apply for an alcoholic beverage direct shipper license.
    • License allows shipment of all types of alcoholic beverages the licensee is authorized to sell (not limited to wine).

  • Authorized shipments

    • Direct shipper licensees may ship to Missouri residents aged 21+ for personal use and not for resale.
    • Aggregate monthly shipment limits per consumer:
    • Distilled alcohol: up to 9 liters per consumer per month.
    • Undistilled alcohol: up to 18 liters per consumer per month (or two cases, with a maximum of 9 liters per case).

  • Licensing and verification requirements

    • License applicants must file with the ATC and provide:
    • Current alcohol license from Missouri or another state.
    • Applicable Manufacturer license (e.g., winery, brewery, distillery) from the ATTF (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau).
    • Licensees must comply with all requirements set in the act or by ATC, and annual renewals require the same documentation.

  • Carrier licensing

    • Carriers may apply for an alcohol carrier license to transport and deliver direct shipments to Missouri residents (21+).
    • Carriers must obtain a license before transporting shipments.

  • Carrier and shipment compliance

    • Carriers must not deliver to those under 21, intoxicated individuals, or individuals appearing intoxicated.
    • Must verify identity and obtain an adult signature on delivery.
    • Maintain records of shipments, including license numbers, recipient details, quantities, and signatures.

  • Customer labeling and reporting

    • All direct-shipped containers must be labeled with conspicuous alcohol warning and age-21+ delivery requirement, or equivalent preapproved labeling.
    • Out-of-state licensees must file annual sworn reports detailing total alcohol shipments into Missouri for the prior year (by January 31).
    • Out-of-state licensees must pay Missouri excise taxes due as if the sale occurred in Missouri at the delivery location.
    • In-state licensees must provide additional compliance information as required by ATC.

  • Audits and enforcement

    • ATC may audit direct shipper licensees’ records on request.
    • Licensees consent to ATC and Missouri courts’ jurisdiction for enforcement.

  • Rulemaking authority

    • ATC is authorized to promulgate rules to implement the act, subject to Missouri’s rulemaking requirements (chapter 536).

Who would be affected

  • Manufacturers licensed in Missouri or other states (wine producers, distilleries, breweries, etc.) seeking to ship alcoholic beverages directly to Missouri residents.
  • Alcohol carriers (common carriers, parcel services, etc.) that ship alcohol directly to consumers.
  • Missouri residents 21 years or older who purchase alcohol directly from licensees for personal use.
  • ATC, which would regulate, license, audit, and enforce compliance with the new framework.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • License issuance and renewal
    • Licensees apply to ATC and must provide relevant state licenses; annual renewals required with same documentation.
  • Reporting and taxes
    • Out-of-state licensees must file annual sworn reports by January 31 and pay applicable excise taxes.
  • Effective rulemaking
    • ATC may adopt rules to implement the act; rules follow standard Missouri administrative procedure requirements and are nonseverable with the act’s framework.

Summary

HB 3162 broadens Missouri’s direct-shipment regime from wine-specific to all alcoholic beverages, creating an alcoholic beverage direct shipper license for manufacturers and establishing monthly consumption limits per consumer (9 liters distilled; 18 liters or two cases undistilled, with a 9-liter per-case cap). It also creates an alcohol carrier licensing system, mandates labeling, reporting, and tax compliance, and grants ATC authority to regulate through rulemaking. The change would expand direct-to-consumer alcohol access while increasing regulatory oversight and compliance requirements for carriers and manufacturers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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