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David Mc
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Washington DC -- Maryland Suburbs
Jon Peterson
The Court Winer
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Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:53 pm
The Blue Crab State
Bruce K wrote:Yes, thanks for the link. My own experience has been largely positive, with the sole exception that a number of smaller wineries have chosen not to jump through the various hoops required for a direct shipping permit, probably because the expense doesn't justify the additional sales that would result. My understanding is that Maryland's process is more difficult than other states due to some amendments the wholesalers slipped in before passage.
Nevertheless, the direct shipping law is more than welcome in a state where it was once a felony. And it's good to know that it's working well overall. It's also worth a reminder that passage of such a law was long considered a political impossibility due to the NRA-like power of the wholesalers lobby in Maryland. Kudos are due to state Sen. Jamie Raskin who fought for this year in and year out, and kept going after each defeat until it finally passed.
Jon Peterson
The Court Winer
2981
Sat Apr 08, 2006 5:53 pm
The Blue Crab State
Kelly Young wrote:I was upset that Maryland did this. Think of the kids. I have no doubt that a bunch of teens are going to spend $100+ a go and wait weeks to get wine sent freight to their home. Possibly school. No doubt what so ever.
Jon Peterson wrote:Kelly Young wrote:I was upset that Maryland did this. Think of the kids. I have no doubt that a bunch of teens are going to spend $100+ a go and wait weeks to get wine sent freight to their home. Possibly school. No doubt what so ever.
I saw some kids drinking '83 Margaux down behind the shed the other day. No doubt delivered by UPS when their folks weren't home!
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