The alcohol industry is more regulated than most. So, alcoholic beverage businesses should check liquor laws and regulations before proceeding with any project that involves public sales or services. For example, a liquor store or alcoholic beverage importer may wish...
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The TTB can help provide disaster relief
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) understands that natural disasters are a way of life, even for the alcohol beverage industry. Before COVID-19, this often meant dealing with damages caused by hurricanes, severe storms, or fires. So, Florida...
Why does Florida have a three-tier regulatory system?
Florida is one of 32 states that operate a three-tier competitive/license regulatory model. The three tiers are manufacturer, distributor/importer and retailer, which are all licensed by the state. This model was founded after prohibition to prevent manufacturers from...
Cigar store saves money in an offer to compromise
They say that you can’t fight city hall, but the U.S. government is another matter. A non-compliant business in the alcohol or tobacco industry can dispute an adverse action imposed by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), which operates under the U.S....
These problems can slow the TTB approval process
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is not the most high-profile government agency, but it the governing body for anyone who wants to make or import alcoholic beverages. Operating under the auspices of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the TTB must...
When do alcoholic beverage producers need an approved formula?
Alcoholic producers and importers with questions about any necessary formula approvals for a beer, distilled spirit or wine can save themselves a lot of time and frustration if they know what needs to be done to achieve the goals of getting the certified label...
Tax mistakes can lead to problems for those in the liquor industry
The Alcohol and Tabaco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is a part of the U.S. Treasury. As such, they take the collection of taxes just as seriously as the IRS. Thus, alcohol manufacturers like distilleries, breweries and wine producers could face some serious headaches if...
Taprooms are open!
Governor Ron DeSantis has resisted calls to shut down businesses amid the pandemic, but he also has not been entirely supportive of opening all businesses. Thus, breweries around the state had mixed feelings when the Department of Business and Professional Regulation...
Multi-level regulation and the need for careful compliance analysis
Since the ratification of the XXIst Amendment to the Constitution in December 1933, each state of the United States has the authority to regulate the production, sale, and distribution of alcohol within its borders. This means state and local jurisdictions may have...
Results for the 2019 quota licenses drawing
In a follow up to our post from August 31st, Florida’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (“DABT”) conducted its drawing for the 2019 quota licenses, and the results can be found here. Winners are responsible for filing an application and paying a $10,000 fee...