Title 27

PART 31

Part 31 - Alcohol Beverage Dealers

PART 31 - ALCOHOL BEVERAGE DEALERS Authority:26 U.S.C. 5001, 5002, 5121, 5122-5124, 5131, 5132, 5206, 5207, 5273, 5301, 5352, 5555, 5603, 5613, 5681, 5687, 6061, 6065, 6071, 6091, 6103, 6109, 6723, 6724, 7805. Source:T.D. TTB-79, 74 FR 37407, July 28, 2009, unless otherwise noted.

27:1.0.1.1.26.0.537.1SECTION 31.0
   31.0 Scope.
27:1.0.1.1.26.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Provisions
27:1.0.1.1.26.1.537.1SECTION 31.1
   31.1 Definitions.
27:1.0.1.1.26.1.537.2SECTION 31.2
   31.2 Territorial extent.
27:1.0.1.1.26.1.537.3SECTION 31.3
   31.3 Basic permit requirements.
27:1.0.1.1.26.1.537.4SECTION 31.4
   31.4 Relation to State and municipal law.
27:1.0.1.1.26.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Administrative Provisions
27:1.0.1.1.26.2.537.1SECTION 31.11
   31.11 Forms prescribed.
27:1.0.1.1.26.2.537.2SECTION 31.12
   31.12 Right of entry and examination.
27:1.0.1.1.26.2.537.3SECTION 31.13
   31.13 Delegations of the Administrator.
27:1.0.1.1.26.2.537.4SECTION 31.14
   31.14 Penalties.
27:1.0.1.1.26.2.537.5SECTION 31.15
   31.15 Disclosure of information.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Activities Subject to This Part
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.537SUBJGRP 537
   Dealers Classified
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.537.1SECTION 31.21
   31.21 Basis of regulation.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.537.2SECTION 31.22
   31.22 Selling or offering for sale.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.537.3SECTION 31.31
   31.31 Retail dealer in liquors.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.537.4SECTION 31.32
   31.32 Wholesale dealer in liquors.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.537.5SECTION 31.33
   31.33 Retail dealer in beer.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.537.6SECTION 31.34
   31.34 Wholesale dealer in beer.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.537.7SECTION 31.35
   31.35 Limited retail dealer; persons eligible.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.537.8SECTION 31.36
   31.36 Sales of 20 wine gallons (75.7 liters) or more.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.538SUBJGRP 538
   Certain Organizations, Agencies, and Persons
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.538.9SECTION 31.41
   31.41 Clubs or similar organizations.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.538.10SECTION 31.42
   31.42 Restaurants serving liquors with meals.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.538.11SECTION 31.43
   31.43 States, political subdivisions of States, or the District of Columbia.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.538.12SECTION 31.44
   31.44 Sales of denatured spirits or articles.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.538.13SECTION 31.45
   31.45 Sales of alcoholic compounds, preparations, or mixtures containing distilled spirits, wines, or beer.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.538.14SECTION 31.46
   31.46 Sales by agencies and instrumentalities of the United States.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.538.15SECTION 31.47
   31.47 Warehouse receipts covering spirits.
27:1.0.1.1.26.3.538.16SECTION 31.48
   31.48 Alcohol beverage producers, processors, and bonded warehousemen.
27:1.0.1.1.26.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Exemptions and Exceptions
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.539SUBJGRP 539
   Persons Exempt From Registration and/or Recordkeeping
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.539.1SECTION 31.51
   31.51 Wholesale dealers making retail sales.
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.539.2SECTION 31.52
   31.52 Wholesale dealers in liquors consummating sales of wines or beer at premises of other dealers.
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.539.3SECTION 31.53
   31.53 Wholesale dealers in beer consummating sales at premises of other dealers.
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.539.4SECTION 31.54
   31.54 Hospitals.
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.539.5SECTION 31.55
   31.55 Limited retail dealers.
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.540SUBJGRP 540
   Persons Who Are Not Dealers in Liquors or Beer
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.540.6SECTION 31.61
   31.61 Single sale of liquors or warehouse receipts.
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.540.7SECTION 31.62
   31.62 Persons making casual sales.
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.540.8SECTION 31.63
   31.63 Agents, auctioneers, brokers, etc., acting on behalf of others.
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.540.9SECTION 31.64
   31.64 Apothecaries or druggists selling medicines and tinctures.
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.540.10SECTION 31.65
   31.65 Persons selling products unfit for beverage use.
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.540.11SECTION 31.66
   31.66 Retail dealer selling entire stock in liquidation.
27:1.0.1.1.26.4.540.12SECTION 31.67
   31.67 Persons returning liquors for credit, refund, or exchange.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Places Subject to Registration
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.541SUBJGRP 541
   Sales in Two or More Areas on the Same Premises
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.541.1SECTION 31.71
   31.71 Registration required at each place of business.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.541.2SECTION 31.72
   31.72 Place of sale.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.541.3SECTION 31.73
   31.73 Place of offering for sale.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.541.4SECTION 31.74
   31.74 Places of storage; deliveries therefrom.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.541.5SECTION 31.75
   31.75 Dealer in beer and dealer in liquors at the same location.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.541.6SECTION 31.81
   31.81 General.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.541.7SECTION 31.82
   31.82 Hotels.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.541.8SECTION 31.83
   31.83 Ball park, race track, etc.; sales throughout the premises.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.542SUBJGRP 542
   Sales in Multiple Locations
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.542.9SECTION 31.91
   31.91 Passenger trains, aircraft, and vessels.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.542.10SECTION 31.92
   31.92 Carriers not engaged in passenger service.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.542.11SECTION 31.93
   31.93 Supply boats or vessels.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.542.12SECTION 31.94
   31.94 Retail dealers “At Large.”
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.542.13SECTION 31.95
   31.95 Caterers.
27:1.0.1.1.26.5.542.14SECTION 31.96
   31.96 Peddling.
27:1.0.1.1.26.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Partnerships
27:1.0.1.1.26.6.543.1SECTION 31.101
   31.101 Registration of partners.
27:1.0.1.1.26.6.543.2SECTION 31.102
   31.102 Addition of partners or incorporation of partnership.
27:1.0.1.1.26.6.543.3SECTION 31.103
   31.103 Formation of a partnership by two dealers.
27:1.0.1.1.26.6.543.4SECTION 31.104
   31.104 Withdrawal of one or more partners.
27:1.0.1.1.26.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Registration Form, TTB F 5630.5d
27:1.0.1.1.26.7.543.1SECTION 31.111
   31.111 Date registration form is due.
27:1.0.1.1.26.7.543.2SECTION 31.112
   31.112 Registration of multiple locations.
27:1.0.1.1.26.7.543.3SECTION 31.113
   31.113 Place for filing registration form.
27:1.0.1.1.26.7.543.4SECTION 31.114
   31.114 Completion of registration form.
27:1.0.1.1.26.7.543.5SECTION 31.115
   31.115 Employer identification number.
27:1.0.1.1.26.7.543.6SECTION 31.116
   31.116 Execution of registration form.
27:1.0.1.1.26.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Changes in Registration Information
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.543SUBJGRP 543
   Changes Requiring Registration as a New Business
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.543.1SECTION 31.121
   31.121 Sale of business.
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.543.2SECTION 31.122
   31.122 Incorporation of business.
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.543.3SECTION 31.123
   31.123 New corporation.
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.543.4SECTION 31.124
   31.124 Stockholder continuing business of corporation.
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.543.5SECTION 31.125
   31.125 Cross references.
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.544SUBJGRP 544
   Other Changes
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.544.6SECTION 31.131
   31.131 Change of address.
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.544.7SECTION 31.132
   31.132 Change in name or style of business.
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.544.8SECTION 31.133
   31.133 Change in management.
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.544.9SECTION 31.134
   31.134 Increase in capital stock of a corporation.
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.544.10SECTION 31.135
   31.135 Change in ownership of capital stock.
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.544.11SECTION 31.136
   31.136 Change in membership of unincorporated club.
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.544.12SECTION 31.137
   31.137 Withdrawal of partner(s).
27:1.0.1.1.26.8.544.13SECTION 31.138
   31.138 Discontinuance of business.
27:1.0.1.1.26.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Restrictions Relating to Purchases of Distilled Spirits
27:1.0.1.1.26.9.545.1SECTION 31.141
   31.141 Unlawful purchases of distilled spirits.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Records and Reports
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545SUBJGRP 545
   Wholesale Dealers' Records and Reports
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.1SECTION 31.151
   31.151 General requirements as to distilled spirits.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.2SECTION 31.152
   31.152 Requirements as to wines and beer.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.3SECTION 31.153
   31.153 Records to be kept by States, political subdivisions of States, or the District of Columbia.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.4SECTION 31.154
   31.154 Records to be kept by alcohol beverage producers, processors, and bonded warehousemen.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.5SECTION 31.155
   31.155 Records of receipt.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.6SECTION 31.156
   31.156 Records of disposition.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.7SECTION 31.157
   31.157 Canceled or corrected records.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.8SECTION 31.158
   31.158 Previously prescribed or approved records of receipt and disposition.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.9SECTION 31.159
   31.159 Variations in format or preparation of records.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.10SECTION 31.160
   31.160 Monthly summary report.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.11SECTION 31.161
   31.161 Conversion between metric and U.S. units.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.12SECTION 31.162
   31.162 Discontinuance of business.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.545.13SECTION 31.163
   31.163 Requirements when a wholesale dealer in liquors maintains a retail department.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.546SUBJGRP 546
   Filing of Wholesale Dealers' Records and Reports
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.546.14SECTION 31.171
   31.171 Method of filing.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.546.15SECTION 31.172
   31.172 Place of filing.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.547SUBJGRP 547
   Retail Dealer's Records
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.547.16SECTION 31.181
   31.181 Requirements for retail dealers.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.548SUBJGRP 548
   Retention of Records and Files
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.548.17SECTION 31.191
   31.191 Period of retention.
27:1.0.1.1.26.10.548.18SECTION 31.192
   31.192 Photographic copies of records.
27:1.0.1.1.26.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Reuse and Possession of Used Liquor Bottles
27:1.0.1.1.26.11.549.1SECTION 31.201
   31.201 Refilling of liquor bottles.
27:1.0.1.1.26.11.549.2SECTION 31.202
   31.202 Possession of refilled liquor bottles.
27:1.0.1.1.26.11.549.3SECTION 31.203
   31.203 Possession of used liquor bottles.
27:1.0.1.1.26.11.549.4SECTION 31.204
   31.204 Mixed cocktails.
27:1.0.1.1.26.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Packaging of Alcohol for Industrial Uses
27:1.0.1.1.26.12.549.1SECTION 31.211
   31.211 Requirements and procedure.
27:1.0.1.1.26.12.549.2SECTION 31.212
   31.212 Labeling.
27:1.0.1.1.26.13SUBPART M
Subpart M - Distilled Spirits for Export with Benefit of Drawback
27:1.0.1.1.26.13.549.1SECTION 31.221
   31.221 General.
27:1.0.1.1.26.13.549.2SECTION 31.223
   31.223 Records and reports.
27:1.0.1.1.26.14SUBPART N
Subpart N - Miscellaneous
27:1.0.1.1.26.14.549.1SECTION 31.231
   31.231 Destruction of marks and brands on wine containers.
27:1.0.1.1.26.14.549.2SECTION 31.232
   31.232 Wine bottling.
27:1.0.1.1.26.14.549.3SECTION 31.233
   31.233 Mixing cocktails in advance of sale.
27:1.0.1.1.26.14.549.4SECTION 31.234
   31.234 Liability for special (occupational) tax.