Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) In order to meet the reporting and payment requirements pursuant to Sections 2240 and 2245 of these regulations, a beverage manufacturer shall register with the Division and receive a Beverage Manufacturer Identification Number issued by the Division.
(b) A beverage manufacturer shall contact the Division prior to the initial sale or transfer of beverages, as defined by Section 14504 of the Act. A beverage manufacturer shall:
(1) Provide the legal name of the entity and the "Doing Business As" (DBA) name(s);
(2) Provide the Federal Tax Identification Number (also known as an Employer Identification Number);
(3) Provide the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Certificate of Compliance Number, if an out-of-state beer or other malt beverage manufacturer;
(4) Provide the physical business address;
(5) Provide the mailing address;
(6) Provide, if applicable, additional business addresses, including;
(A) Rented, leased, or owned California warehouse(s);
(B) Sales office(s);
(C) Corporate office(s); and
(D) Other.
(7) Provide primary and secondary contact information, including name, title, telephone number, e-mail address, facsimile number, and website, as applicable;
(8) Indicate the type of business ownership structure:
(A) Sole Proprietorship;
(B) Married Co-Ownership;
(C) Corporation;
(D) Non Profit Corporation;
(E) Cooperative;
(F) Limited Liability Company;
(G) General Partnership;
(H) Limited Partnership;
(I) Limited Liability Partnership; or
(J) Other.
(9) Provide the effective date of beverage sales or transfer in California;
(10) Indicate if beverages are offered for sale or transfer, or proposed to be offered for sale or transfer to common carriers;
(11) Indicate if free beverage samples are offered, or proposed to be offered in California;
(12) Provide the types of beverages, their container types, and container sizes offered for sale or transfer, or proposed to be offered for sale or transfer in California;
(13) Indicate if the beverages for sale or transfer are refillable or nonrefillable;
(14) Provide the name and contact information of beverage suppliers, co-packers, and /or bottlers;
(15) Indicate whether beverages are purchased or supplied from an entity outside of California;
(16) Identify the entities in California to which beverages are sold or transferred, including distributor contact information, if applicable.
1. New section filed 8-2-2012; operative 9-1-2012 (Register 2012, No. 31).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 14506 and 14575, Public Resources Code.
