Free Trade History
Indiana Wineries enjoyed Free Trade for over 30 years: 1971 to May 2005
- Direct Shipments to Indiana Customers were allowed
- Direct Sales to Indiana Retailers were allowed
- Direct Sales to Consumers in Tasting Rooms were allowed
As a result of a 2005 US Supreme Court Case and subsequent changes to Indiana’s statute, Indiana Wineries lost most of their Free Trade Status
- May 2005 - Direct Shipments to Indiana Customers Disallowed – ATC Bulletin
- May 2006 – HEA 1016
- Direct Sales to Indiana Retailers Repealed
- Shipments Limited to 3,000 Cases to ALL Indiana Customers per Winery
- Requires the Customer to First Visit the Winery before shipment
