Greetings! We hope you are having a profitable and kind week! This edition includes new alcohol importer and wholesaler requirements, information on our rulemaking process, and a closer look at our various newsletters.
In the TTB Newsletter, we compile the top TTB news of the week and other helpful information about the Bureau and the Federal alcohol and tobacco laws and regulations we enforce. Please send any questions and/or comments to Executive Liaison for Industry Matters (IndustryLiaison@ttb.gov) and/or (StateLiaison@ttb.gov). |
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NEW ALCOHOL IMPORTER AND WHOLESALER REQUIREMENTS
Effective February 14, 2011, TTB requires that every application to operate as an Alcohol Importer and Alcohol Wholesaler include the documents listed below. You will have a grace period from February 14, 2011 through April 15, 2011; during this time we will continue processing your application even if you have not provided these documents in your submission. However, after April 15, 2011, we will consider your application incomplete unless these documents are included with the application:
- Source of Funds Documentation
- Trade Name Registration (if required by State or local government)
- Organizational Documents:
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR ALL CORPORATIONS:
- Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Incorporation/Formation
- By-Laws
- Certificate to Operate in a Foreign State (if organized in a different state)
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR ALL PARTNERSHIPS:
- Partnership Agreement
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR LLCS:
- Operating Agreement,
- Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Incorporation/Formation
LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND GUIDANCE
TTB enforces the laws and writes the regulations on the collection of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms and ammunition excises taxes, as well as the labeling, advertising, and marketing of alcohol beverages. We enforce these laws and regulations to protect the revenue and the consumer and to promote voluntary compliance.
At TTB.gov you can learn more about the rulemaking process, such as how our regulations come to be, what they are, and where to find them.
What is the rulemaking process?
What is TTB's authority under the United States Code?
What Federal regulations pertain to TTB?
What are Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)?
What other guidance does TTB provide to the public?
Is there similar information at the State level?
NEWSLETTERS
We offer several news sources to keep you informed about the things that matter most to you. You may subscribe to any of the TTB newsletters by visiting the links below.
Newsletters published by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), TTB's predecessor agency, are provided only as archival information and do not have subscription service.
COLAs Online eNews
Users of TTB's Web-based label approval system get quarterly news and useful tips on the system.
TTB Newsletter
Stay informed by getting weekly notices and updates about TTB. Find everything from the latest news and events to regulatory changes and industry trends in the TTB Newsletter.
TTB Tobacco News
This monthly newsletter is for State regulators and tobacco industry members.
Alcohol & Tobacco Newsletter
This newsletter, published by ATF from 1998 to 2002, was a monthly news source for ATF matters relating to the regulated industries.
Quarterly Bulletins
This bulletin, published by ATF from 1998 to 2002, contains Treasury Decisions, Rulings and Procedural Matters, Announcements, Offers in Compromise, Federal Disaster Areas, and Industry Circulars.
Compliance Matters
This newsletter, published by ATF from 1993 to 1997, contains a collection of articles and other information to promote voluntary compliance among the regulated industries.