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State Shipping Laws: Illinois

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Summary

ON JUNE 1, 2008 ILLINOIS transferred from a reciprocity state to a permit state. Beginning June 1, 2008 wineries must have an approved Illinois direct-to-consumer shipper's permit, file reports, pay sales tax and excise tax. Every applicant is required to obtain a bond for $1000 or 2x its estimated tax liability, whichever amount is greater. The permit fee varies according to the annual production level. Wineries with permits will be able to ship up to 12 cases annually to a consumer.

Customer Aggregate Volume Limit

There is a limit on volume of total shipments from a winery to each consumer over a specified period of time.

This region has a limit of 12 cases per individualper year for combined onsite and offsite sales with the following exception: Maximum 9 liters per case.

Offsite Rules

Onsite Rules

Illinois

Contact Information

Illinois Liquor Control Commission Chicago: 100 West Randolph Street; Suite 7-801; Chicago, IL 60601; Phone: 312 814 2206; Fax: 312 814 2241
Illinois Liquor Control Commission Springfield: 101 W. Jefferson; Suite 3-525; Springfield, IL 62702; Phone: 217 782 2136
Illinois Department of Revenue: Springfield, IL 19019; Phone: 1-800-732-8866