Bill continues support of wine and grape industry

Out-of-state liquor shipping application fees will continue to be directed to the state’s Winery and Grape Producers Promotion fund under a bill passed May 12.

Currently, individuals who apply for a license to ship liquor from out of state directly to a customer in Nebraska are charged a $500 application fee. Diversion of the fee to the Winery and Grape Producers Promotion fund is scheduled to end April 30, 2012.

LB286, introduced by Omaha Sen. Bob Krist, removes the sunset date.

The bill passed on a 45-0 vote.