Unfair trade practice laws profoundly affect every alcohol beverage business in the United States. Yet understanding how to comply often seems to require a law degree.
Until now.
Introducing a vital new resource for every alcoholic beverage
operator doing business in California.
Written by a lawyer. For you.
Distilling Alcohol Laws: California and Federal Unfair Trade Practice Laws
A First-Of-Its-Kind For The Alcoholic Beverage Industry:
A practical guide to how California and federal unfair trade practice laws are applied in real-world operations
$399
Format
eBook
Language
English
Pages
341 pages
“[P]ossession of Distilling Alcohol Law is going to remove the burden of having to pay attorneys just like Gillian . . . . We now have a comprehensive manual on Federal and California trade practices that is accessible and complete.”
— Tom Wark, Executive Director of the National Association of Wine Retailers
If You Operate in the Alcohol Beverage Space in California,
This Book Is for You
Wineries
Breweries
Distilleries
Importers
Distributors
Restaurants
Bars
Clubs
Stores
Hotels
Venues
Why This Book Will Be Your New Go-To Legal Resource.
Distilling Alcohol Law gives alcohol beverage producers, distributors, and retailers the knowledge and confidence needed to confidently tackle routine and unexpected regulatory hurdles so their businesses can thrive.
Readers will come away with:
- Clear understanding of the complex laws regulating alcohol beverage businesses operating in the United States
- Nuanced understanding of how California’s extensive framework of alcohol laws tracks and supplements–and sometimes conflicts with–federal laws
- Expert guidance on what industry members can do to take advantage of business opportunities offered by regulatory exceptions and carve-outs
- Expert guidance on what to expect and do if state or federal regulators contact you about a potential investigation or violation.
A Look Inside
Distilling Alcohol Law focuses on how unfair trade practice laws are applied in real-world alcohol beverage operations, with an emphasis on how to successfully navigate the compliance challenges businesses most frequently face.
This eBook covers:
- The many types of alcohol beverage businesses regulated under California and federal law
- The four categories of unfair trade practices prohibited under federal and California law: exclusive retail outlet, tied house, commercial bribery, and consignment sales
- How California law tracks the Federal Alcohol Administration Act – and how to approach compliance when state and federal rules differ
- The potential consequences of violating federal and California unfair trade practice laws
- What to expect during an Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) inspection
- Practical insight, tips, and best practices for getting and staying compliant, supported by integrated links to key online regulatory resources
Check Out This Excerpt From Distilling Alcohol Law’s Chapter on Prohibited Consignment Transactions.
Click any page below to open the excerpt preview.
“The regulation of alcoholic beverages is, in many respects, a surprisingly complex, nuanced, and counter-intuitive body of law. Having been an alcohol regulator for almost 25 years, it always surprised me that there was no comprehensive resource to aid lawyers, consultants, and alcohol licensees in understanding and navigating the tied-house laws and trade practice regulations. I commend Gillian on taking on the challenge to help practitioners and businesses alike to discern this complicated legal landscape and to assist them in recognizing the issues and the interplay between state and federal laws.”
“What an accomplishment! Gillian Garrett has provided attorneys, regulators, compliance professionals, licensees, and potential licensees with a comprehensive account of the California alcohol beverage law. I’m unaware of anything else like this. Of particular importance is the clarity with which she writes on what can be very complicated matters. Ironically, possession of ‘Distilling Alcohol law’ is going to remove the burden of having to pay attorneys just like Gillian. Nonetheless, we now have a comprehensive manual on Federal and California trade practices that is accessible and complete.”
“Gillian Garrett provides a tremendous gift to the industry. She didn’t simply write a book, she wrote a masterpiece. Gillian takes one of the most complex and consequential areas of the alcohol regulatory system and maps it out with remarkable clarity. Whereas official sources can feel like reading a gas station road map, her work is the equivalent of Google Maps for understanding tied-house issues under California law and the TTB framework.
Importantly, she does not stop at explaining what the rules are—she explains why they exist. The book thoughtfully traces the historical and policy foundations behind tied-house restrictions, while grounding every point in copious citations to statutes, case law, and official government policy statements. This is a thoroughly researched, carefully written, and exceptionally well-developed work. Gillian put in all the work, and the industry will reap all the benefits.”
“Gillian has performed a service that few attempt—she summarizes the complex web of regulations and laws that govern the production, distribution, and sale of alcohol beverages in a comprehensive, easy to follow practical guide for lawyers and businesspeople concerned about their compliance exposure. For those diving into the world of alcohol regulation this is an invaluable springboard. I highly recommend it!”
About the Author
Gillian Garrett, a leading California alcohol regulatory attorney, wrote Distilling Alcohol Law to give alcohol beverage businesses across the industry something they’d never had before: a straightforward, comprehensive handbook on how to comply with a highly complex (and often misunderstood) web of laws. Through her law firm, Gillian Garrett Law, PC, Gillian helps producers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers of all sizes navigate the complex array of state and federal alcohol laws.
An experienced litigator, she routinely represents clients in mediation and arbitration, and appears before the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), the ABC Appeals Board, and in cases involving the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). She is a graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law and Pomona College.
* This eBook will be updated annually to provide the most current information and guidance. Customers who have purchased one edition will receive a 50% discount on subsequent editions purchased within 24 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What format will the eBook be in?
Distilling Alcohol Law: Federal & California Unfair Trade Practices is an ePUB.
How do I open the eBook?
You can open it on your mobile, tablet, or desktop computer.
On Desktop
- Mac: Apple Books, Calibre, Thorium, or Kindle.
- Windows: Calibre, Thorium, Gooor gle Play Books.
Mobile
- iPhone/iPad: Apple Books, Kindle, or Google Play Books.
- Android: Kindle, or Google Play Books.
How often will it be updated — and will I need to buy a new copy?
An updated edition of Distilling Alcohol Law: Federal & California Unfair Trade Practices will be released annually to reflect changes in federal and California law. California alcohol law evolves at a rapid clip, with 15-30 new laws introduced each year. Customers receive a 50% discount on subsequent editions purchased within 24 months.
Can I share my copy with someone else?
No. Copies are licensed solely for use by a single individual and can’t be shared.
Are bulk discounts available if companies and law firms want to purchase multiple copies?
If you would like to purchase three or more copies, please reach out to Gillian to discuss a potential discount.
Are discounts available to members of any industry organizations?
Organizational discounts may become available — stay tuned!
Has Gillian Garrett written books on other alcohol beverage law topics?
This is the first book in Gillian’s planned “Distilling Alcohol Law” series. Future books in the series will focus on alcohol licensing, marketing, and other key topics. She periodically publishes blog posts on a variety of alcohol beverage industry legal issues, which you can view and sign up to receive here.
Who can I contact if I have a question?
Gillian welcomes your questions and feedback! Please connect with her here.