OLCC plans to hike liquor shipping charge
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission said Monday it is accepting public comment on a proposed hike in the $1.40 per case shipping surcharge for distilled spirits — the first in 25 years — to cover the increased cost of shipping to stores
Commissioners will hear verbal comment at the Sept. 21 commission meeting.
Written Public Comment: Per OAR 845-015-0138, the commission shall consider any written or verbal comments before implementing such a price increase.
Written comments can be submitted through 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 27, to:
Laura Paul, Executive Assistant
9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd.
Portland, OR 97222
laura.paul@oregon.gov
Commission Action: A vote will be taken at the October commission meeting currently scheduled for October 26.
Background:
The current mark-up formula for distilled spirits includes a $1.40 per case charge for the cost of shipping distilled spirits to stores. The proposed increase (.87 cents) is to capture the true average cost of shipping, which for 2018 is $2.27. The formula for case charge has not been changed since 1993. With a forecast of 7.4 million case sales total in the 2019-21 biennium, this could generate an additional $6.4 million in net revenue. Surcharge revenue is distributed to the state General Fund.
