You could ship wine to your home in Utah, if this bill passes

(KUTV) — If you live in Utah, you may soon be able to ship wine straight to your front door.

Rep. Mike McKell (R-Spanish Fork) is sponsoring H.B. 157, which would make it legal for wine to be delivered to Utah homes.

The bill requires the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to oversee shipping and deliveries.

Wineries and wine clubs would not be allowed to ship products directly to a person's home.

Utah consumers, however, would be able to order wine from out-of-state producers. The bill says products could either be picked up at a state-run liquor store or delivered to a residence, for an additional fee.

The bill does not specify if an outside company or the DABC would deliver the alcohol.

Those placing orders for wine must be at least 21 years of age and must pay in full, including extra delivery charges.

When the package is delivered, a signature is required. The bill states minors, intoxicated individuals and a "known habitual drunkard" would not be allowed to sign for the wine.

The legislative session begins on Monday, Jan. 27.