ABST Industry Regulations 5

Question 1

A restaurant in a license state wants to sell beer and wine. What must it obtain before legally selling these products?

Accepted Answer

A retail alcohol beverage license issued by the state licensing authority

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A general business license from the city only

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Approval from the TTB and the state simultaneously

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A certificate from the state health department

Question 2

Under federal excise tax law, which entity is primarily responsible for paying the federal excise tax on distilled spirits?

Accepted Answer

The domestic producer or importer of the spirits

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The retail bar or restaurant that sells the spirits

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The consumer who purchases the spirits

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The wholesale distributor who ships the spirits

Question 3

What regulatory requirement must most U.S. alcohol producers meet before selling their products legally in a new state?

Accepted Answer

Register their products with the state's alcohol beverage control authority

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Obtain a new federal COLA for each state they enter

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Undergo a taste-test certification process in that state

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Partner with a local retailer before applying for any state approvals

Question 4

Which of the following best defines 'inducement' violations that alcohol producers and wholesalers must avoid under trade practice regulations?

Accepted Answer

Providing retailers with things of value to influence their purchasing decisions

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Advertising alcohol using images that appeal to minors

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Offering quantity discounts on large wholesale orders

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Sponsoring events at a licensed retail establishment

Question 5

A state requires alcohol servers to 'intervene' when a patron is becoming visibly intoxicated. What does an effective intervention typically involve?

Accepted Answer

Slowing service, offering food and water, and suggesting non-alcoholic alternatives

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Immediately calling police to remove the patron

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Locking the patron inside until they sober up

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Serving only beer instead of stronger spirits

Question 6

Under alcohol beverage control regulations, what is the purpose of a 'compliance check' operation conducted by law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

To test whether licensees will sell alcohol to underage individuals or after hours

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To verify that establishments are paying the correct alcohol taxes

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To inspect the sanitary conditions of bars and restaurants

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To ensure alcohol products are properly labeled and stored

Question 7

Which of the following is a key component of most state 'safe harbor' or affirmative defense provisions related to underage sales?

Accepted Answer

The server must have checked an ID that appeared valid and showed the customer was of legal age

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The server must have video evidence that the minor entered with an adult

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The server must have a supervisor present who also verified the customer's age

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The server must have refused service at least once before eventually selling