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title: O.C.G.A. § 3-6-30. Creation of limited exceptions regarding direct shipments.
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# O.C.G.A. § 3-6-30. Creation of limited exceptions regarding direct shipments.

The General Assembly reaffirms the findings, determinations, and declarations in Code Section 3-3-31 regarding direct shipments of alcoholic beverages, but creates limited exceptions set forth in Code Sections 3-6-31 and 3-6-32 to permit the direct shipment of wine to residents of this state under certain circumstances.

## History

Code 1981, § 3-6-30, enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 1401, § 2.

## Cross References

Legislative findings, § 3-3-31.

## Law Reviews

For note on 2000 enactment of O.C.G.A. §§ 3-6-30 to 3-6-32, see 17 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 7 (2000). For note and comment, ‘‘Dude, Where’s My Wine? The Potential Effect of Granholm v. Heald on Georgia Direct Wine Shipment Regulations,’’ see 23 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 631 (2007).