Ala. Admin. Code r. 20-X-5-.20

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 20-X-5-.20 - Manufacturer Licensed Premises Extension

(1) Upon approval, an authorized manufacturer licensee producing table wine and spirits shall be allowed one off-premises manufacturer extension, for the exclusive storage of finished and unfinished goods.

(2) Upon approval, an authorized manufacturer licensee producing beer shall be allowed one off-premises manufacturer extension, for the exclusive storage of finished goods and raw materials for the functions allowable by the 27 CFR 25.22.

(3) A manufacturer must provide documentation indicating approval from TTB for the extension. Prior to a manufacturer extension being issued in Alabama, the manufacturer must provide the following:

(a) Approval of the manufacturer extension from TTB.

(b) A lease, deed, or other document showing control of property.

(c) A current, valid manufacturer license from the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

(4) The application for a manufacturing extension must be approved by the ABC Board prior to its use.

(5) The manufacturer extension must be secured at all times.

(6) The manufacturer extension cannot be used for the exportation of products nor any form of distribution of products within Alabama.

(7) Except where otherwise prohibited by federal or state statute, a manufacturer may obtain an extension for a building located 10 miles or less from the original licensed manufacturer's premises. A manufacturer extension will be prohibited outside the State of Alabama.

(8) Authorized representatives of the ABC Board or commissioned law enforcement officers of the state, county, or municipality in which the manufacturer extension is located shall be allowed to enter and search, without a warrant, the manufacturer extension or any building owned or occupied by the licensee in connection therewith, adjoining, adjacent to, or part of the curtilage thereof, whether used as a private dwelling or not, at any time.

(9) No sales, sampling, or tastings of any alcoholic beverage shall be allowed at the manufacturer extension premises.

(10) A manufacturer licensee, who is issued a manufacturer extension, must maintain all records related to the disposition of the finished or unfinished goods stored in the extension, as applicable.

(11) The finished and unfinished goods may be transported in bond from the manufacturer to the manufacturer extension location for storage, as applicable. Transportation shall be made by the manufacturer or employee of the same in a vehicle bearing signage on each side identifying the licensee. Included in the transportation vehicle shall be a current copy of the manufacturer extension and the bill of lading or other documentary evidence of ownership of the product on board.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 20-X-5-.20

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2021, eff. 10/15/2021.

Author: ABC Board

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 28-3-49; 28-3A-6.