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

• FDA Raises Minimum Age to Purchase Tobacco Products (01/02/2020)
• Manufacturers with Retail License - Excise Taxes (12/26/2019)
• Combination Packaging (9/03/2019)
• Requests Wholesalers Receive from Retailers (8/09/2018)
• Guidelines for Retailers to Deliver (2/26/2019)
• 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)
• Microbreweries (3/19/2018)
• 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

• 2019 Missouri Trade Practices - Training
• Federal Trade Practices - Training