Louisiana alcohol DTC shipping reference
This page summarizes the existing Compliant Bootlegger direct-to-consumer reference for Louisiana. Information is for general guidance only, may not be complete or current, and is not legal advice. Verify all requirements with state authorities before shipping.
Wine direct shipping: Permitted
- License name
- Authority to Make Direct Shipments + Direct Wine Shipper Permit
- License cost
- $50 (Authority) + $150 (Permit)
- License term
- Annual
- Product restrictions
- Only wines produced and bottled by the winery
- Volume limits
- 12 cases per household per year
- Age verification
- Age verification required
- Sales tax rate
- 4.45% state plus up to 7% local if nexus
- Excise tax rate
- $0.20/liter 14% or less; $0.35/liter 14-24%; $0.55/liter higher and sparkling
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
Cider direct shipping: Permitted
- License name
- Authority to Make Direct Shipments + Direct Wine Shipper Permit
- License cost
- $50 + $150
- License term
- Annual
- Volume limits
- 12 cases per household per year
- Sales tax rate
- 4.45% plus local if nexus
- Excise tax rate
- $12.50 per 31-gallon barrel for 6% or less
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
Spirits direct shipping: No reference data
Retailer direct shipping: Permitted
Wine only
- License name
- Authority to Make Direct Shipments + Direct Wine Shipper Permit
- License cost
- $1,000 each (x2)
- License term
- Annual
- Volume limits
- 12 cases per household per year
- Sales tax rate
- 4.45% state plus local if nexus
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
- Additional notes
- Fulfillment houses must be listed and file quarterly reports