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Starting Your Winery: Top Ten Legal and Compliance Considerations

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Starting a winery is a dream for many wine enthusiasts, but it involves navigating various legal considerations to ensure compliance and success. From licensing and permits to labeling regulations and interstate shipping laws, understanding the legal landscape is crucial. That’s why Lindsey Zahn P.C. has created this invaluable guide for new wineries. Below, you’ll find […]

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Key Compliance Considerations for New Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries

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Embarking on the journey of establishing a winery, brewery, or distillery is a thrilling endeavor filled with promise and passion. Yet, within the realm of crafting exquisite beverages, lies a landscape of complex regulations and requirements. Compliance is the cornerstone of success in the alcohol beverage industry. At Lindsey Zahn P.C., we recognize the intricacies

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Starting Your Distillery: Top Ten Legal and Compliance Considerations

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Congratulations on setting out to establish your distillery! The journey you’re about to embark on is a thrilling one, filled with challenges and the promise of crafting exceptional spirits. While starting any new business can seem overwhelming, launching a distillery presents unique complexities. That’s why Lindsey Zahn P.C. has created this invaluable guide for new

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Starting Your Brewery: Top Ten Legal and Compliance Considerations

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Congratulations on embarking on the exciting journey of starting your brewery! Crafting your own unique brews is a dream for many, but the intricacies of launching a brewery can be overwhelming. To help you navigate this complex process, Lindsey Zahn P.C. has created a comprehensive guide. In this article, we’ll explore the top ten legal

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Top 10 Legal Considerations for Starting a Winery in the U.S. 

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Starting a winery is an exciting journey filled with challenges and rewards. To help you navigate the complex process, Lindsey Zahn P.C. has prepared a cheat sheet highlighting the top ten legal considerations for establishing a new winery. Note that this list covers some essential considerations; there may be other important aspects to address depending

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Important Considerations for Obtaining a Federal TTB Basic Winery Permit, Distilled Spirits Plant Permit, or Brewer’s Notice

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The production, shipment, and sale of alcohol beverages are heavily regulated by both federal and state authorities. To operate legally, companies engaged in wine, beer, or spirits production must secure a federal permit from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) and typically obtain a state license as well. Applying for a federal

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Top 10 Legal Considerations for Starting a Distillery in the U.S.

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Starting a distillery can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it’s crucial to navigate the legal landscape carefully. From licensing requirements to labeling regulations, there are several legal considerations to keep in mind. In this article, we outline the top 10 legal aspects aspiring distillery owners should address when starting their operations in the

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What is Wine Law?

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What is wine law? What is wine law? This is a common question I receive whenever I tell people I focus on wine law. The answer, more or less, amounts to this: wine law in the U.S. entails many areas of the law and several different government agencies. Wine law is not one set of

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What is the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (the “TTB”)?

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What is the TTB? The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, also known as the TTB, is a federal agency tasked with regulating and enforcing laws related to alcohol and tobacco in the United States. The TTB operates as a division of the Department of the Treasury and has the primary responsibility of administering

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