July 2023 Update: The VBWA and our ABC counsel, Kevin McNally, spent much of the spring writing comments that were sent to the TTB. These comments align with our state peers and the national association; a copy was emailed to VBWA members at the beginning of July.

July 2023 Update: The VBWA and our ABC counsel, Kevin McNally, spent much of the spring writing comments that were sent to the TTB. These comments align with our state peers and the national association; a copy was emailed to VBWA members at the beginning of July.

In November 2022, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) announced a wide-ranging review of its trade practice regulations. In particular, TTB invited comment from industry members and the public on revisions to its regulations related to the Federal Alcohol Administrative Act’s prohibitions against exclusive outlets, tied house, commercial bribery and consignment sales.