Frequently Asked Questions
The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control periodically updates and clarifies Missouri liquor control statutes, rules and policies based on frequently asked questions and issues that arise. Please review the subjects below. Feel free to reach out to ATC with any questions you may have at (573) 751-2333.
Industry Updates
- Alcohol Returns (3/30/2021)
- Retailer-Packaged Alcohol - (3/29/2021)
- No Chance Gaming Devices or Gray Machines - (2/5/2021)
- Wholesalers Discriminating Between Retailers (1/13/2021)
- Promotional Games and Contests (12/28/2020)
- Guidelines for Retailers to Deliver (11/24/2020)
- Tobacco Deliveries to Consumers - (04/24/2020)
- ATC's Response to COVID-19 - (04/21/2020)
- Microbreweries (4/3/2020)
- Brand Label Registration - (03/01/2020)
- On Premise Consumption Licenses – BYOB Events (01/30/2020)
- Manufacturers with Retail License - Excise Taxes (12/26/2019)
- Combination Packaging (9/03/2019)
- Requests Wholesalers Receive from Retailers (8/09/2018)
- Direct Wine Shipping Licensees (2/22/2019)
- CBD Oil (2/11/2019)
- Trade Practices - Malt Beverage Returns (1/24/2019)
- Trade Practices - Alcohol Infused Food Products (12/12/2018)
- Trade Practices - Pay to Play and Other Practices (9/29/2018)
- Guidelines on Stocking, Rotating and Resetting (3/22/2018)
- Employment of Convicted Felons (3/5/2018)
- Trade Practices (4/19/2016)
- TTB Industry Circular - Guidance Regarding Industry Members' Participation in Retail Programs
- TTB Industry Circular - Industry Compliance with Trade Practice Laws and Regulations
Legislative Updates
- Senate Bill 197 and House Bill 266 - Effective 8/28/2019
- House Bill 115 - Effective 8/28/2017 (4/23/2019)
- Senate Bill 994 (12/20/2016)
- Senate Bill 919 (12/20/2016)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions for Retailers
- Frequently Asked Questions for Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Solicitors
- Tasting Guidelines for Manufacturers and Solicitors
- Tasting Guidelines for Wholesalers
Training Presentations
Alcohol
Tobacco/Vaping
ATC In the News
Alcohol and Tobacco Control to Conduct Inspections at Local Retailers
Missouri State Agency to Conduct Compliance Checks at Vape Shops in Greene and Webster Counties
State Officials to Ramp Up Vaping Enforcement
Missouri Health Officials Follow Up on Youth Vaping Crack Down
Contact Information
ATC Tobacco Control Program
1738 E. Elm Street, Lower Level
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: (573) 526-4026
Fax: (573) 526-2118
ATC Chief of Enforcement
Christin Templeton
Phone: (573) 522-0022
Fax: (573) 526-4369
christin.templeton@dps.mo.gov