Modifies provisions relating to shipments of alcohol to residents

HB 2898 updates the rules for shipping wine directly to residents of Missouri by increasing the monthly limit from two to four cases per person for personal use. The bill requires wine manufacturers to obtain a specific direct shipper license and mandates that carriers delivering these shipments must verify the recipient is at least 21 years old and obtain their signature upon delivery. Additionally, out-of-state wineries must pay Missouri excise taxes on these shipments and file annual reports, while all carriers involved must hold a new alcohol carrier license issued by the state. These changes aim to regulate the direct-to-consumer wine market by establishing clear licensing, tax, and delivery verification procedures.