Recent Updates

Updated for new Wine Direct Shipper Permit, effective July 1, 2025.

Added URL for ATCC Online Licensing portal.

Updated to provide that supplier may not provide branded refrigerators to retailers.

Updated to reflect new product registration requirements using Product Registration Online (PRO) services

Updated to report that refund value labeling of wine in cans will not become mandatory until October 1, 2026.

Updated for new Extended Producer Responsibility program covering wine and spirit containers and packaging as of July 1, 2025.

Updated for an increase in the size of temporary displays on the premises of an off-sale retailer.

Updated for an increase in the size of temporary displays on the premises of an off-sale retailer.

Updated to provide that supplier may not provide branded refrigerators to retailers.

Updated with information about ATCC's Online licensing system.

Added email addresses for submitting reports.

Added email addresses for submitting reports.

Updated to add new reporting frequency and reporting form for out-of-state shippers.

Updated to cite regulation exempting some beer transactions from minimum mark-up.

Reorganized and updated to add the requirement of Secretary of State registration as a prerequisite for ALL Out-of-State Shipper's Permits and the possible tax implications.

Container deposit provisions and citations updated.

Updated with new information about beverage container recycling requirements effective July 1, 2025.

Updated to describe changes in Maine's recycling requirements affecting direct shippers effective July 1, 2025.

Dollar limit for advertising specialties raised effective 2/19/25.

Updated to reflect rule changes effective March 25, 2025 and add supplemental information.

Updated to report new wine direct shipper license and third-party delivery permit enacted during the 2025 legislative session.

Updated for amendments to regulations effective March 25, 2025 and to add citations.

Updated to add information about malt beverage pricing.

Updated for new provision allowing wholesalers to rent unlicensed venues for tasting events for retailers.

Updated for fee increases effective 12/16/2024.

Updated to add new online portal for submission of labels for approval.

Updated to add CT DLC's clarified policy that supplier price postings are due only annually unless there is a price change.

Section 5.1 updated to add straight American single malt whisky in the definition of "Age."

Updated Sections 5.66, 5.72, and 5.74 to add American single malt whisky and straight American single malt whisky.

Updated Section 5.143 to add American single malt whisky and straight American single malt whisky.

Updated Section 5.203 for new standards of fill for spirits, adopted Jan. 10, 2025.

Updated to replace "from" with "for" in Section 5.235(a)(7)(ii) per the technical amendments published Nov. 6, 2024.

Section 6.5 updated with the technical amendments published Nov. 6, 2024.

Section 6.21 updated with the technical amendments published Nov. 6, 2024.

Section 6.96(b) updated with the technical amendments published Nov. 6, 2024 to correct a misspelling.

Section 10.5 updated with the technical amendments published Nov. 6, 2024.

Section 11.5 updated with the technical amendments published Nov. 6, 2024.

Section 8.5 updated with the technical amendments published Nov. 6, 2024.

Sections 4.3, 4.4 and 4.7 updated with the technical amendments of Nov. 6, 2024.

Section 4.10 updated with the technical amendments published Nov. 6, 2024 amending the definitions of pure condensed must and sugar.

Sections 4.20 and 4.25(e)(3) updated with the technical amendments published Nov. 6, 2024.

Sections 4.32b(d)(1), 4.33(c), and 4.39(a)(6) updated with the technical amendments published Nov. 6, 2024; Net Contents table added in Section 4.37, including new standards of fill.

Section 4.72(a) updated with the new metric standards of fill for wine adopted Jan. 10, 2025.

Section 4.91 updated to note that the list of currently approved Grape Variety Names is found on TTB's website.

Links for further research added.

Updated for the allowance of limited services after approval by the local ABC Board.

Updated and rearranged for clarity on sampling and tastings for ABC Boards and on-sale retailers.

Updated to provide that industry members may participate in and sponsor events held by non-profit, political and governmental entities.

Links for further research added.

Updated to provide additional services that industry members may provide to retailers.

Reviewed and updated for regulations on samples and tastings.

Updated to provide that industry members may participate in and sponsor events held by non-profit, political and governmental entities.

Updated to provide that suppliers may provide ABC stores with displays with a value up to $1,000 per brand and plug-in coolers with a value up to $1,500.

Updated to provide for supplier participation in non-retailer trade shows, conventions and events.

Industry members may now provide branded plug-in coolers to ABC stores.

Updated to provide that ABC stores may sell spirituous liquor products packaged with branded ad speciality items included.

Updated to provide that two mixed beverages drinks may be sold at Spirituous Liquor Special Event Permits.

Updated to provide that beer or wine wholesalers may provide displays with a value up to $600 per brand per year.

Updated to provide for supplier participation in non-retailer trade shows, conventions and events.

Subsection covering delivery by retailers added.

Updated to report that the privilege of delivering sealed containers and single-serving drinks by retail licensees and delivery service permittees has been made permanent effective July 8, 2024.

The delivery of single-serving drinks by on-premises permittees and delivery service permittees is now allowed.

Updated to report that the privilege of delivering sealed containers and single-serving drinks by retail licensees and delivery service permittees has been made permanent effective July 8, 2024.

Updated to report the repeal of the 200-transaction threshold for sales tax nexus effective January 1, 2025, and update the subsection on personal importation.

Updated to add provisions for sales below cost by local boards and notification of price reductions.

Updated to add the requirements for delivery of alcoholic beverages by the holder of a Delivery Service License.

Employees of licensed industry members no longer require a Solicitor's License.

Updated in accordance with latest SLA Advisory.

Updated for prohibition on giving merchandise, novelties or other items as a rebate and requiring the purchase of an alcoholic beverage for merchandise.

Updated to add regulation on donations by licensees to non-profit organizations.

Updated to provide information on the new EFT payment system for sales by wholesalers to retailers, starting January 1, 2026.

Specified licensees may donate to a non-profit charitable organization a portion of the proceeds from the sale of alcoholic beverages until December 31, 2030.

Updated with minimum container size and new regulations.

Added contact information for CA ABC and CalRecycle.

Updated to report the extension of the temporary privilege granted to California craft distillers to ship spirits of their own manufacture to California consumers.

Contact information expanded for various agencies.

Updated for new renewal process for supplier's licenses.

Updated to mention that Premixed Cocktails are sold only through the state-controlled system.

Updated to add Premixed Cocktails as product sold in the control system.

Updated to define premixed cocktails, and note that they are not subject to the mixed beverage tax charged on sales to mixed beverage permittees.

Updated contact information for the DE Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement and DE Division of Corporations; added links for further research.

The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) has moved to a new location; contact information updated for the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.

Updated to add requirements for sales invoices.

Effective November 16, 2024, direct shipments of spirits, cider, mead, and braggot are allowed under certain conditions.

Updated to provide that package stores may have unlimited wine tastings once in each of the months of March, August, and November.

Added email address for SOS Corporations Division.

Added two email addresses for the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission.

Updated contact information for the NV Department of Taxation.

Updated to provide for fee-based educational tasting of spirits and increase the tasting quantities allowed for spirits in package stores.

Updated to add ready-to-drink cocktails are sold by PLCB and PA manufacturers to retailers and distributors.

Provisions updated to clarify the definitions and marketing of alcoholic cider, mead, and fermented fruit beverages and add the definition for ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDCs).

Article updated to expand what equipment distributors are now allowed to sell or rent to other licensees.

Updated to note that licensees may offer happy hours up to 24 hours per week and up to two food and drink combinations each day.

Updated to correct tax rates for Cook County excise taxes on table wine and beer.

Updated to add exceptions to the types of employment allowed across tiers.

Updated to increase the limit on point of sale materials to $750 per brand and prohibit stocking co-branded alcoholic beverages adjacent to non-alcoholic beverages.

Article updated for new limit of $750 per brand for signs, effective September 13, 2024 and citations updated.

Article updated for new limit of $750 per brand for signs, effective September 13, 2024 and citations updated.

Updated to increase the number of special event permits/year a manufacturer may hold and add wholesaler dealers as sources for beverages for sampling events.

Updated to increase the number of special event permits/year a manufacturer may hold and add wholesaler dealers as sources for beverages for sampling events.

Updated to report new regulation requiring signage when alcoholic beverages are displayed adjacent to juices, soft drinks, candy and toys.

Updated to provide that suppliers may cover expenses for entertainment and recreation.

Updated to report new policy requiring licensing of fulfillment houses.

Updated to report new policy requiring licensing of third party logistics providers.

Updated to provide information on wholesaler-sponsored trade shows for retailers.

Updated with requirements for display of co-branded alcoholic beverages adjacent to non-alcoholic products.

Updated to expand the cider definition.

Updated to add cider tax rate.

Updated fee for label registration, expanded recordkeeping requirements, and added the types of alcoholic beverages covered by the license.

Updated with new wine of own production rule, effective November 6, 2024.

Updated fee being charged for brand registration.

Updated to add new regulation on retention of records.

Liquor liability insurance is not required for out-of-state IN Farm Winery licensees.

Liquor liability coverage is not required for out-of-state holders of an IN Farm Winery Permit.