ABC and TTB Advocacy Attorney
Understanding ABC & TTB Advocacy
Licensed alcohol businesses are governed by a complex framework of federal, state, and local alcohol laws. Both the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) exercise significant control over the industry. It’s important to consult an experienced ABC and TTB lawyer who can advocate on your business’ behalf.
Why Choose Gillian Garrett Law, PC for ABC & TTB Advocacy?
As an alcohol law specialist, Gillian represents applicants and licensed businesses before the ABC and TTB on a near-daily basis. She knows how these agencies work and the challenges that could arise based on your specific situation. She has served as an advocate for countless businesses just like yours, helping to ensure that her clients have the best possible chance of reaching a resolution in a timely manner and, importantly, with minimal disruption to business operations.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The California ABC is the state agency that regulatesalcoholic beverages and enforces state alcohol laws.
The TTB is the federal agency that collects taxes on alcoholic beverages, regulates alcohol, and enforces federal laws.
TTB enforces rules about alcohol permit qualifications and alcohol manufacturing, labeling, marketing, storage, importation, transportation, and other topics, including prohibited business practices for licensed businesses.
TTB posts the statutes and regulations it enforces here.
Yes. It’s a good idea to coordinate your defense of both investigations.
Tied house laws significantly impact marketing and distribution agreements.
Business practices that are common in grocery and nonalcoholic beverage industries are illegal for alcohol.
Check out my eBook, Complying with Federal Unfair Trade Practices, which is available here.
Consult an alcohol attorney right away. Don’t sign any agreements or anything else from the ABC or TTB without consulting a lawyer.
An experienced ABC or TTB lawyer can help you defend yourself or negotiate the best possible penalty for your situation.
Yes, depending on the situation.
Yes, an alcohol attorney can help with all your interactions with ABC or TTB.
Audits and reviews can help you identify and correct noncompliance before it becomes a problem.
Also, all licensees have a responsibility to know and follow the law.
