Industry Members and More Weigh in on Current Trade Practice Regs

Dear Client: Spurred by the recent Treasury Report on competition in the bev alc industry, the Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) late last year seeking comments on current trade practices, like exclusive outlet, tied house, slotting fees, among many other things [see WSD 11-09-2022].  After two extensions, the comment period officially closed last Friday. Nearly 240 comments were submitted from industry members and trade groups, individuals, politicians, lawyers, etc. Your