Oklahoma Wineries and Vineyards Group Backs Two Petitions

The Oklahoma Grape Growers and Wine Makers Association (OGGWMA) has decided to file two Initiative Petitions in order to bring the following issues direct to the people of Oklahoma for a vote:

• Formation of The Grape and Wine Commission
  


• Direct shipment of wine to customers
  

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Initiative Petition No. 376
State Question No. 721 - Wine Shipping Act

Initiative Petition to put the Wine Shipping Act up for a vote of the people.

The measure will amend Section 3 of Article 28 of the State Constitution.
Currently, winemakers are required to sell wine they produce to every licensed wholesale distributor who wants to buy the wine. This measure would change that requirement. It would allow winemakers to sell wine they produce to any wholesale distributor.

Presently, winemakers may only sell wine produced at the winery to consumers on the premises of the winery. This measure would allow winemakers to receive orders for wine to be delivered or shipped to consumers. The orders may be in written or electronic form.

Initiative Petition No. 375
State Question No. 720 - Oklahoma Grape Resources and Wine Production Act

Initiative Petition to put the creation of an Oklahoma Grape and Wine Commission, and subsequent wine and grape tax, up for a vote of the people.

The purpose of the Oklahoma Grape Resources and Wine Production Act shall be to develop programs that will enhance grape and wine production, grape and wine research, promote market development and education, improve profitability of Oklahoma grape and wine products, provide for rural economic development and rural cultural preservation, and increase and improve Oklahoma tourism relating to the grape and wine industry.

OGGWMA - Oklahoma Grape Growers and Wine Makers Association