Georgia Craft Beer Lawyer

"Today, the National Restaurant Association called on President Trump and congressional leaders to provide immediate relief in the wake of government-mandated operational changes. The large-scale closures and restrictions on gatherings have created an economic hardship that will ripple through every community in this country." Read the whole story here: https://restaurant.org//business/Natl-Rest-Association-COV

Distilleries can make hand-sanitizer without first seeking TTB permission (for now). From the TTB: Due to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Acting Administrator of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has found that it is necessary or desirable to waive provisions of internal revenue law with regard to distilled spirits, and therefore is providing certain exemptions and authorizations to distilled spirits permittees who wish to produce ethanol-based... hand sanitizers to address the demand for such products during this emergency. Any existing DSP therefore can immediately commence production of hand sanitizer or distilled spirits (ethanol) for use in hand sanitizer, as described below, without having to obtain authorization first. These measures are generally authorized under authorities that apply in disaster situations, and as a result, are initially approved through June 30, 2020, with the possibility for extension as necessary. See more

In fewer than 30 days, the legislation that reduced the federal excise tax rates for small alcohol manufacturers is set to expire. If Congress doesn’t act to make the current rates permanent or extend them, brewers, vintners, and distillers across the country will see their federal excise taxes increase on January 1, 2020. The time to Act is NOW. Use the easy-to-fill-out online form linked to here and let your elected officials know that they need to pass the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act or extend the current Federal Excise Tax. https://p2a.co/jCFN85n

Interested in learning about what it takes to enter the craft beer industry? Want to take your idea from a napkin to reality? Come check out the 3rd Annual Dreamer's Workshop next Wednesday May 8th. We will have legal, accounting, and SBA experts, as well as a panel of experienced brewers and brewery owners to help you hone your plans. https://www.pkm.com/event/3rd-annual-dreamers-workshop/

Interested in the craft beer industry? Thought about starting your own brewery or investing in one? Come learn the ins and outs at the 2018 Southeastern Craft Brewers Symposium where my colleagues and I will guide you through the regulatory gauntlet. It is THIS FRIDAY Nov. 2! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gcbg-brewing-business-symposiu