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Beer Laws, Regulations, and Public Guidance

For easy access, please select from the links below to read the Code of Federal Regulations and public laws relating to the beer industry.

To submit comments on an open rulemaking, please see Beer – Notices of Proposed Rulemaking or visit Regulations.gov.

Laws

26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) Chapter 51 – Distilled Spirits, Wines, and Beer

27 U.S.C. (Intoxicating Liquors) Chapter 8 – Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA)

Public Law 107-188 – The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002

Regulations

Part 6 – "Tied-House"

Part 7 – Labeling and Advertising of Malt Beverages

Part 8 – Exclusive Outlets

Part 10 – Commercial Bribery

Part 11 – Consignment Sales

Part 13 – Labeling Proceedings

Part 16 – Alcoholic Beverage Health Warning Statement

Part 25 – Beer

Part 26 – Liquors and Articles from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

Part 27 – Importation of Distilled Spirits, Wine and Beer

Part 28 – Exportation of Alcohol

Public Guidance

Rulings
Formal interpretations of TTB and ATF regulations

Procedures
Formal instructions to the industry that supplement TTB regulations

Industry Circulars
Guidance to help industry members understand and comply with applicable laws and regulations

Frequently Asked Questions
Listing of popular questions relating to beer