North Dakota § 5-01-19.1 - Direct sale by domestic distilleries
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 5-01-19.1 — Direct sale by domestic distilleries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-01-19.1. Direct sale by domestic distilleries
1. A domestic distillery that produces no more than twelve thousand proof gallons [45425 liters] of spirits per year may sell and deliver, onsite or offsite, the spirits produced by the distillery directly to licensed retailers. The distillery may sell and deliver spirits onsite to a licensed retailer that presents the retailer's license or a photocopy of the license. The distillery may deliver the spirits offsite if the distillery: a. Uses the distillery's equipment, trucks, and employees to deliver the spirits; b. Contracts with a licensed distributor to ship and deliver the spirits to the retailer; or c. Contracts with a common carrier to ship and deliver the spirits to the retailer directly from the distillery or the distillery's warehouse. 2. The total amount of spirits each domestic distillery may sell or deliver directly to all licensed retailers may not exceed two hundred cases per year. Individual shipments delivered by common carrier may not exceed three cases a day for each licensed retailer. A case may not exceed two and thirty-eight hundredths gallons [9 liters]. 3. As used in this section, "proof gallon" means a gallon [3.79 liters] of liquid at sixty degrees Fahrenheit [15.5 degrees Celsius] which contains fifty percent ethyl alcohol by volume or its equivalent.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 5-01-19.1
What does North Dakota Century Code § 5-01-19.1 cover?
Section 5-01-19.1 ("Direct sale by domestic distilleries") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 5-01-19.1?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 5-01-19.1" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 5-01-19.1 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in North Dakota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in North Dakota.