Legislators discuss relaxing wine-shipping laws

Published September 2, 2014 11:34pm ET



PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakotans could be getting their favorite rare vintages shipped to their doorsteps in a few years, but only if a state lawmakers can come to a consensus on some key details.

Legislators on the Alcohol Distribution and Shipping committee met Tuesday in Pierre to discuss a proposed bill that would allow residents to buy up to 12 cases of wine per year directly from wineries, which is currently illegal in South Dakota and eight other states.

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