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Out-of-state Farm Winery Application Kit (Series 2W)

The Out-of-State Farm Winery license:

  • must produce 200 to 40,000 gallons of wine per calendar year, and
  • may operate in all three tiers if less than 20,000 gallons are produced.

Privileges by production limit are:

Produce 200 to 40,000 gallons of wine per calendar year

An Out-of-State Farm Winery that produces 200 to 40,000 gallons of wine per calendar year may make sales/deliveries of wine produced on premises to Arizona-licensed wholesaler/distributor locations per A.R.S. §4-205(C) and (D) through (G).

An Out-of-State Farm Winery that produces 200 to 40,000 gallons of wine per calendar may sell to it's own commonly controlled Arizona-licensed retail premises. (A.R.S. §4-205.04(C)(6)(b))

An Out-of-State Farm Winery that produces 200 to 40,000 gallons of wine per calendar may make deliveries to a consumer physically present on the premises. (A.R.S. §4-205.04(C)(4) and (5))

An Out-of-State Farm Winery must report to the Arizona Department of Liquor an annual report of wine produced on premises. (A.R.S. §4-205.04(B))

Except for as permitted in A.R.S. §4-205.04(C)(9), Internet sale of liquor is not permitted in the state of Arizona. Liquor must be delivered to an Arizona liquor-licensed wholesaler, then an Arizona liquor-licensed retailer prior to delivery to the consumer.

Produce not more than 20,000 gallons of wine per calendar year

An Out-of-State Farm Winery that produces not more than 20,000 gallons of wine in a calendar year may make sales of wine produced on premises to Arizona-licensed wholesale/distributor locations. (A.R.S. §4-205.04(C)(1))

An Out-of-State Farm Winery that produces not more than 20,000 gallons of wine in a calendar year may make sales of wine produced on premises to Arizona-licensed retailers and to consumers who order by telephone, mail, fax, catalogue or Internet per A.R.S. §4-205.04(C)(9). Other than this exception, Internet sale of liquor is not permitted in the state of Arizona.

Except for as permitted in A.R.S. §4-205.04(C)(9), Internet sale of liquor is not permitted in the state of Arizona. Liquor must be delivered to an Arizona liquor-licensed wholesaler, then an Arizona liquor-licensed retailer prior to delivery to the consumer.

All Out-of-State Farm Winery Licensees

Owner/agents of Out-of-State Farm Winery are responsible for taxes per A.R.S. §4-112(B) and (C), A.R.S. §4-201(A)(5), A.R.S. §4-205.04(E) and (F), R19-1-305.

Applicants may select the types of ownerships listed in the application instructions and dismiss any language that references a bona fide Arizona resident or in the name of a designated agent that meets the requirements of an individual licensee.

Each U.S. state has a unique Federal ATF Permit # which is requested on this application. Countries outside of the U.S. may complete this section with "n/a" (not applicable).

ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: An out-of-state producer, exporter, importer or rectifier must comply with the provisions of Title 4(Arizona liquor law) in the same manner as an in-state licensee. Violations of Title 4 may result in a fine or civil penalty and the suspension or revocation of the right to do business in Arizona.

ARIZONA STATUTES AND REGULATIONS: A.R.S. §4-205.04, 4-205.04(C)(9)(a)-(g) , 4-203.04(G) and(J), 4-202(E)(recordkeeping), 4-205.08(D), (F) & (G)(taxes), Rules R19-1-104 (shipping), R19-1-305 (taxes), R19-1-319 (coercion or bribery), R19-1-501 (recordkeeping), R19-1-306 (labeling), R19-1-327 (sampling).

Period of Issuance: One (1) year with option to renew.
Application Fees:
Non-refundable application fee: $100.00
Interim Permit fee: n/a
Fingerprint fee per card: $22 Fingerprint Services
Fees Due Upon Approval:
Final fees (Full Year): $200.00
Final fees (Half Year): $150.00
Annual renewal fee (includes surcharge): $170.00