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Trade Practices

Trade Practices Laws and Regulations

Trade Practices are defined in the Federal Alcohol Administration Act of 1935. Amendments are reflected in the Code of Federal Regulations, and in the agency’s industry circulars and rulings.

  • Federal Alcohol Administration (FAA) Act > Historical Background > Summary of FAA Act Provisions > Specific FAA Act Provisions >
    • (a) Exclusive outlet - An exclusive outlet is a practice by which an industry member requires a retailer to purchase its alcohol beverages.
    • (b) "Tied house'' - A "tied house" is a practice whereby an industry member induces a retailer to purchase its alcohol beverages.
    • (c) Commercial bribery - Commercial bribery is a practice whereby an industry member induces a wholesaler or retailer to purchase its alcohol beverages.
    • (d) Consignment sales - Consignment Sales is a practice whereby an industry member sells, offers for sale, or contracts to sell to any trade buyer (wholesaler or retailer) or for such trade buyer to purchase, offer to purchase or contract to purchase any such alcohol beverages on consignment, or with the privilege of return or any other type of consignment sale noted in Section 105(d) of the FAA Act and 27 Code of Federal Regulations 11.21.
    • (e) Labeling
    • (f) Advertising
  • Regulations
    • Part 1 Basic Permit Requirements under the FAA Act
    • Part 4 Labeling and Advertising of Wine
    • Part 5 Labeling and Advertising of Distilled Spirits
    • 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