I learn something new every day. Apparently, when Congress passed the law (26 USC 5178(a)(1)(B)) to prohibit home distilling in 1868 they violated their authority under the Taxing Clause and the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution. At least that is what a district court in Texas has just found in striking the law…Read More
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Tennessee Is Latest State to Use 21st Amendment Enforcement Act to Try to Rein in Illegal Alcohol Shipping
May 30, 2024 All
The state of Tennessee has reached a consent order with five out of state alcohol vendors who were illegally shipping alcohol into the state of Tennessee. These five companies paid fines totaling over $50,000. As part of investigations, the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission purchased alcohol from each of the companies. Despite being warned that these…Read More
Direct Shipping Proponents Once Again Seek to Misstate Support of National Conference of State Legislatures For Model Alcohol Shipping Bill. NCSL Issues Another Clarifying Statement.
March 13, 2024 All
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is an organization based in Colorado representing the interests of state legislators and staff. It provides research to state legislatures and represents their interests in various government bodies. Included in its mission is an emphasis “specially in support of state sovereignty and state flexibility and protection from unfunded federal…Read More
