Can you order alcohol through the mail
In the United States, the laws regarding ordering alcohol through the mail vary from state to state. Some states allow it, while others do not. Here's a breakdown:
States that allow online wine and beer sales:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
States that allow online spirits sales:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
States that do not allow online alcohol sales:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- New Orleans (separate from Louisiana)
- Oklahoma
- Oregon (for spirits only)
- South Dakota
Important notes:
- Even in states that allow online alcohol sales, there may be specific rules and regulations regarding shipping, packaging, and delivery.
- Some states may require online retailers to obtain a special permit or license to sell alcohol online.
- Online retailers may only ship to specific zip codes or areas within a state.
- Some states may have specific laws regarding the sale of certain types of alcohol, such as wine or spirits.
Before ordering alcohol online, make sure to check the laws and regulations in your state and the state where the retailer is located.