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

• Sexually Oriented Businesses - (5/25/2022)
• Brand Label Registration - (03/24/2022)
• Broadcasters Circular - (12/16/2021)
• Seasonal Circular - (12/13/2021)
• 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)
• Microbreweries (4/3/2020)
• 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)
• 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 26 and Senate Bill 126 - Effective 8/28/2021
• Senate Bill 197 and House Bill 266 - Effective 8/28/2019

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

• Fall Stakeholder Meeting 10/2021
• Federal Trade Practices - Training