Alaska’s Final DTC Rules Effective Aug. 23
The long-awaited final regulations for direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine shipments to Alaska will take effect on August 23, 2024. These new rules replace the interim guidelines, which wineries struggled to adhere to, and are now aligned with the SB 9 statutory requirements. This marks the successful conclusion of more than a decade of advocacy by the Wine Institute. Here are the two steps to apply for Alaska’s Manufacturer Direct Shipping License (MDSL), along with links to all relevant information:
Step 1: Apply for the MDSL through the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) of Alaska.
Step 2: Apply for an Alcoholic Beverage License with the Alaska Department of Revenue (DOR) for tax registration.
Compliance and Reporting
Must use an approved common carrier to ship to consumers in Alaska.
Must provide written or electronic information to the person submitting the order on fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects resulting from a woman’s consumption of alcohol during pregnancy.
DTC shipments are subject to the state excise tax. Monthly reports and payments must be submitted to the DOR using the
Note that Alaska does not have a state sales tax.
Limits per winery
Transaction: 18L/purchaser
Calendar Year: 108L/purchaser
Records must be retained for at least two years.
Age verification required.
Prohibits shipments to an address with a zip code in a dry local option area.
