Section 471.404 - Importing liquor without license prohibited; exceptions; fee(1) 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: (a) Alcoholic liquor ordered by and en route to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, under a certificate of approval issued by the commission.(b) Wines for sacramental purposes according to rules adopted by the commission.(c) Alcoholic liquor that is in transit on a common carrier to a destination outside Oregon.(d) Alcoholic liquor coming into Oregon on a common carrier according to orders placed by a licensed brewery, winery or wholesaler.(e) Grain and ethyl alcohol for scientific, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, mechanical or industrial use, under a certificate of approval issued by the commission.(f) Malt beverages, wine or cider that is sold and transported by the holder of a direct to retailer permit pursuant to ORS 471.274.(g) Malt beverages, wine or cider shipped directly to a resident of this state under a direct shipper permit issued pursuant to ORS 471.282.(2) 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.Amended by 2023 Ch. 391, § 19, eff. 9/24/2023, op. 1/1/2024.Amended by 2021 Ch. 351, § 98, eff. 8/2/2021.Amended by 2015 Ch. 673, § 6, eff. 1/1/2016.Formerly 471.335; 2007 c. 651, § 6; 2007 c. 854, § 3; 2009 c. 240, § 3