Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 560 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Chapter 560-2 - ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO DIVISION
Subject 560-2-4 - WHOLESALER
Rule 560-2-4-.11 - Warehouse - Hub and Spoke Operations

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 560-2-4-.11

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) With the Department's advance approval, a Wholesaler may use Warehouse space as a staging area for the routine transfer of Alcoholic Beverages for delivery within the Wholesaler's designated territory without additional licensing requirements, subject to the following requirements:

(a) The Warehouse space must be either owned or leased solely by the Wholesaler;

(b) The Warehouse space must not be shared with any other business entity;

(c) The Warehouse space must be located within a jurisdiction that allows the sale and retail consumption of Alcoholic Beverages; and

(d) The request for authorization from the Department must contain the street address of the Warehouse space.

(2) The Wholesaler must attest that:

(a) No business activity will occur at such Warehouse other than the routine transfer of Alcoholic Beverages; and

(b) Such Warehouse will not be used for direct shipments of Alcoholic Beverages from Shippers/Manufacturers to a Wholesaler.

(3) All Alcoholic Beverages transferred at such Warehouse shall be properly invoiced prior to moving to the Warehouse.

(4) At no time will Alcoholic Beverages be allowed to remain at such Warehouse in excess of two (2) consecutive days.

(5) Departmental approvals shall:

(a) Not extend beyond twelve (12) calendar months from the date of approval;

(b) Be renewed annually during the license renewal process;

(c) Be made a part of the Wholesaler's licensing file maintained by the Department; and

(d) Require that any changes to the original request must be submitted in writing and approved in advance.

O.C.G.A. §§ 3-2-2, 48-2-12.

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