State House panel approves bill to help Oklahoma wineries

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Wineries could ship their product directly to Oklahoma consumers under legislation approved by a state House panel.<br/><br/>The measure by Representative Danny Morgan calls for a

Thursday, March 9th 2006, 5:47 am

By: News On 6

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Wineries could ship their product directly to Oklahoma consumers under legislation approved by a state House panel.

The measure by Representative Danny Morgan calls for a statewide vote to amend the Constitution to permit winemakers to ship wine directly to consumers.

It also would authorize wineries to receive orders for their products in written or electronic form. Currently, winemakers may only sell wine to consumers at wineries where wine is produced.

The measure now goes to the state House floor for a vote.