Sec. 1. 28-A MRSA §2077-B, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 501, §6, is repealed.

Sec. 2. 28-A MRSA §2077-C is enacted to read:

§2077-C.__Interstate shipping of malt liquor and wine

1.__Shipment.__Notwithstanding section 2077 and subject to the provisions of this section, a person outside of this State may ship malt liquor or wine to a person in this State if:

A.__The sender is licensed in its state of domicile as a malt liquor or wine manufacturer; and

B.__The sender applies for and receives an out-of-state shipper's license pursuant to subsection 2.

2.__Out-of-state shipper's license.__Prior to sending any malt liquor or wine, the sender shall obtain an out-of-state shipper's license by:

A.__Filing an application with the bureau.__The shipper shall include a true copy of:

(1)__The shipper's current malt liquor or wine manufacturer's license issued by the shipper's state of domicile; and

(2)__The basic permit and special tax stamp issued to the shipper by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; and

B.__Paying a registration fee of $50.

3.__Shipment restrictions and requirements.__A person licensed pursuant to subsection 2 may ship malt liquor or wine directly to a person in this State if the following provisions are met.

A.__No more than 2.4 gallons of malt liquor and 2.4 gallons of wine may be shipped per month to a household in this State.

B.__The out-of-state shipper may ship only to a recipient who is at least 21 years of age and shall ensure that the malt liquor or wine is for personal use and not for resale.__ Age verification may be accomplished by obtaining the number of a valid driver's license issued by this State.