Sec. 16.09. DIRECT SHIPMENT TO CONSUMERS. (a) The holder of a winery permit may ship wine to the ultimate consumer, including ultimate consumers located in dry areas. Delivery must be by the holder of a carrier permit. (b) All wine shipped to an ultimate consumer by the holder of a winery permit must be in a package that is clearly and conspicuously labeled showing that: (1) the package contains wine; and (2) the package may be delivered only to a person described in Subsection (c). (c) Wine shipped by the holder of a winery permit may not be delivered to any person other than: (1) the person who purchased the wine; (2) a recipient designated in advance by such purchaser; or (3) a person at the delivery address who is age 21 or over. (d) Wine may be delivered only to a person who is age 21 or over after the person accepting the package: (1) presents valid proof of identity and age; and (2) personally signs a receipt acknowledging delivery of the package. (e) The holder of a winery permit may not: (1) sell or ship wine to a minor; (2) deliver wine to a consumer using a carrier that does not hold a carrier's permit under this code; or (3) deliver to the same consumer in this state more than nine gallons of wine within any calendar month or more than 36 gallons of wine within any 12-month period.
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