ORS 471.404 Importing liquor without license prohibited; exceptions; fee

Alcoholic liquor may not be imported into this state by any person other than a holder of a brewery, winery, distillery or wholesaler’s license, except as follows:

Alcoholic liquor ordered by and en route to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, under a certificate of approval issued by the commission.

Wines for sacramental purposes according to rules adopted by the commission.

Alcoholic liquor that is in transit on a common carrier to a destination outside Oregon.

Alcoholic liquor coming into Oregon on a common carrier according to orders placed by a licensed brewery, winery or wholesaler.

Grain and ethyl alcohol for scientific, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, mechanical or industrial use, under a certificate of approval issued by the commission.

Malt beverages, wine or cider that is sold and transported by the holder of a direct to retailer permit pursuant to ORS 471.274.

Malt beverages, wine or cider shipped directly to a resident of this state under a direct shipper permit issued pursuant to ORS 471.282.

The commission may require importers of alcoholic liquor to pay a reasonable handling fee based on the quantity and type of alcoholic liquor being imported.