Recent Updates

Updated in accordance with new guidance from TABC.

Citation to Marketing Practices Advisory added.

Added provisions and citations for the rule prohibiting inducements.

Added privilege for limited on-site sales without a license.

Added the procedure for giving notice of the withdrawal of a brand from Georgia.

Updated to provide for brand registration after a brand has been withdrawn from the market for 4 or more years.

Updated to add privileges of Solicitor's Permit.

Links for further research added.

Cautionary note added regarding discounts.

Additional citations and details on Court of Appeal ruling added. Section on channel pricing added.

Added guidance from TABC on the allowable circumstances for exchanges and refunds between retailers, wholesalers, and distributors.

Links for further research added.

Note added about approval process for mixed spirit drinks (spirits coolers).

Links for further research added.

Section reorganized and updated with additional details relating to distributor independence from supplier influence and assignment of sales territories and line extensions.

The Commission may seize or destroy non-compliant products.

Bonds no longer required for outstate sellers.

Links for further research added.

Updated to reflect new guidance from the Liquor and Cannabis Board on the legality of distilled spirits infusions.

Updated to include the requirement to pay B&O tax when gross revenues from Washington exceed the statutory limit, and report an updated threshold.

Updated to include the requirement to pay B&O tax when gross revenues from Washington exceed the statutory limit, and report an updated threshold.

Links for further research added.

Links for further research added.

Details on reporting requirements and the privilege tax exemption for small wineries have been expanded, and citations added.

Links for further research added.

Updated to reflect updates in the labeling and packaging requirements for malt beverages, and add citations.

Links for further research added.

Updated to reflect changes in the interests suppliers may have in wholesalers.

Updated to reflect changes in the interests suppliers may have in wholesalers.

Updated to add subtopic "Channel Pricing."

Fee for registration malt beverage and wine products no longer required.

The Kentucky ABC relocated its office on November 21, 2019.

Updated to increase the number of allowable outdoor signs outside of retail premises to five signs and provide for further exceptions.

Provisions for taste testing in agency stores have been updated. Out-of-state manufacturers, suppliers, and brokers of spirits are now allowed to obtain a license for a taste-testing event.

Updated to add additional industry members who may make donations and the organizations that may accept donations.

Additional detail added regarding container sizes allowed for distilled spirits.

Updated phone numbers and addresses for overnight mail and email for BABLO.

Excise tax rates for wine re-stated in terms of liters rather than gallons.

Updated link to Department of Revenue’s Alcohol and Tobacco web page.

Digest entry corrected.

Licensees allowed to advertise drink specials and happy hours.

Longer hours of sales allowed at government stores; government stores to be closed on New Year’s Day.

Updated to increase the number of allowable outdoor signs outside of retail premises to five signs and provide for further exceptions.

Provisions for taste testing at off-premise retailers have been updated. Out-of-state manufacturers, suppliers, and brokers of spirits are now allowed to obtain a license for a taste-testing event.

Updated to add additional industry members who may make donations and the organizations that may accept donations.

Markup formula updated.

Updated email and website addresses for the Liquor Commission.

SPA formula updated.

Citations added.

Digest entry corrected.

Licensees allowed to advertise drink specials and happy hours.

Updated phone numbers and addresses for overnight mail and email for BABLO.

Updated link to Secretary of State website.

Citations added.

Privileges of Delivery Permit expanded to allow deliveries to consumers by independent contractors of the permittee.

Citation added.

Updated website address for the Department of Revenue.

Coupons may now be offered by the Bureau, and may be made available on the Bureau’s, the supplier’s, or the manufacturer’s website or other digital platforms.

The privilege of providing certain services to retailers extended to wholesalers and suppliers of malt beverages and cider.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Citation updated to refer to Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website. (Updated citation only.)

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

New law added regulating the sanitation and use of beer growlers and crowlers.

Article updated in accordance with Advisory Notice No 10 (7th Revision) dated 5/17/19 and/or document on Unlawful Activities dated 8/19/19 distributed to licensees and posted on the Board’s website.

Article updated to state that wine shipped directly to Illinois consumers or retailers must be of the licensee’s own manufacture.

Electronic submission of tax reports is now required.

Effective October 1, 2019 direct shippers must collect local sales tax on their sales to Tennessee consumers using the rate in effect at the destination address instead of the statewide uniform tax rate formerly available to them.

Updated to provide information on the licenses required by out-of-state suppliers with and without a physical location in the state, and delete the information on licenses for in-state producers.

Article updated to add citations and clarity.

Article updated to reflect that private labels are allowed

Updated to include the requirement for sales personnel to hold a Permit to Solicit for Future Sales.

Spirituous Liquor Special Event Permit allows certain industry members to conduct distilled spirits tastings at ABC stores and other locations.

The temporary regulatory change allowing electronic means of advertising has been made permanent.

Suppliers are no longer required to sell their products to all wholesalers, but the top 25 brands of wine or spirits must still be offered to all wholesalers.

Article updated to add citations and clarity.

Article updated to reflect that private labels are allowed.

Adds new Delivery Service Permit allowing deliveries to consumers on behalf of retailers by permittees and their independent contractors.

Effective November 1, 2019 beer up to 5% ABV (4% alcohol by weight) may be sold in grocery stores, and excise tax rate is increased.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails. Also, personal importation limits for beer have been relocated to a new section of the code.

The tied house restrictions were relaxed to allow cross interests when the retail establishment does not sell the alcoholic beverages of the industry member, and other significant exceptions.

Combination packages containing food products are allowed.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Sales representatives are now allowed to remove samples from the bailment warehouse.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Solicitor permits are now required for sales employees who promote spirits and fortified wines.

Article updated to add information on combination packages and distributor appointment.

Citation updated.

Adds reduced tax rates established for small brewers, small winegrowers, and craft distillers.

Additional bottle sizes allowed for shipment to Louisiana consumers. Subtopic added describing a new permit allowing Louisiana retailers and licensed third parties to deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers under specified conditions.

Description of the Beer Franchise Fair Dealing Act expanded and updated.

Legislation liberalized who can donate to wine and spirits to wine auction permittees.

Agency name and website URL have been changed.

New privileges allowing suppliers to offer samples and tastings of distilled spirits to retailers under specified conditions.

Single location local sales tax rate is an option for out-of-state sellers effective 10/1/19. New retailer delivery privileges and Consumer Delivery Permit added.

Recent legislation approved new definitions for alcoholic cider and fermented fruit beverage and affirmed that the malt beverage category includes both for regulatory and taxation purposes, as long as the products are sold and marketed as beer and not wine..

Agent licenses and permits no longer required, but activities of agents are still regulated.

Excise tax rates per liter added for cider, beer, and mead.

Legislation restored the privilege of distilled spirits wholesalers who also hold a beer and wine wholesaler license to make donations and provide assistance to non-profit organizations.

Advertising in social media by industry members and their licensed representatives permitted.

Combination packages containing food products are allowed. Alcoholic beverages can be packaged with nonalcoholic items without increasing the price of the alcoholic beverage.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails. Also, personal importation limits for beer have been relocated to a new section of the code.

Gross revenue tax assessed on the retail sale of spirits and fortified wine has been revised.

Updated to reflect increases in license fees.

Clarification on label approval for combination packages added by Industry Circular dated September 3, 2019.

Expiration date of provision allowing leases of portable refrigeration units extended to 2026.

Direct shippers must now report electronically, at a frequency determined by sales volume. Citation added.

Agency name has been changed.

Updated to reflect that suppliers may only appoint one distributor in each territory for hard cider

Updates to the requirement for an out-of-state seller to register for, collect, and remit Colorado state and local sales taxes.

Alabama on-premise retailers may make distilled spirits infusions.

Hours of sale on Sunday can be adjusted by the county commission, the municipal governing body, and now also by a referendum approved by the voters.

Update incorporates the State’s confirmation that direct shipments to Florida consumers from out-of-state retailers are allowed.

Retailers may charge for samples provided in a bona fide educational class conducted on the licensed premises.

Suppliers and wholesalers may make monetary donations to a non-profit organization holding a special event license.

Updates the effective date and sales threshold of the requirement for out-of-district sellers to collect local sales taxes on sales to California consumers.

An exception has been added to the tied house laws to allow a small beer manufacturer to have a financial interest in a brewpub.

Hours for direct shippers to make and fulfill off-site sales extended as long as delivery occurs during hours of legal service of alcoholic beverages. Retailers’ privilege of delivering alcoholic beverage expanded to allow the taking of orders by electronic means and the use of independent contractors or common carriers to complete the deliveries.

Effective July 1, 2019, common carriers delivering alcoholic beverages to Kansas consumers must make monthly reports to the KS ABC.

Increases in excise taxes effective 10/1/2019.

Alabama on-premise retailers may make distilled spirits infusions.

Hours of sale on Sunday can be adjusted by the county commission, the municipal governing body, and now also by a referendum approved by the voters.

Update adds the privilege of direct shipping to out-of-state retailers and reporting requirements for carriers. Expands the Consumer Personal Importation Limits subtopic.

A manufacturer, distributor, or importing distributor may give, sell or lease dispensing equipment to retailers as specified, and may sell coil cleaning services.

Topic completely rewritten; also adds provisions allowing wholesalers to accept returns of unsalable beer from caterers and temporary licensees under certain conditions.

Recent court case confirms that wine and malt beverages are exempt from the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law.

Updates cost limit for outside signs to $3,000 per brand.

New subtopics 15.11.4 and 15.11.5 added. Distributors may assist caterers holding special events. Industry members may service dispensing equipment as specified.

Updated due to new legislation which created the new category Canned Cocktails.

Citations updated.