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The 3-Tier System of State-Based Alcohol Regulation

The 3-Tier System of State-Based Alcohol Regulation. What is 3-Tier System?. Brewers/Suppliers/Importers Distributors/Wholesalers Retailers. 3-Tier System. To facilitate state and local control To generate tax revenues that can be collected efficiently from the industry

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The 3-Tier System of State-Based Alcohol Regulation

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  1. The 3-Tier Systemof State-BasedAlcohol Regulation

  2. What is 3-Tier System? • Brewers/Suppliers/Importers • Distributors/Wholesalers • Retailers

  3. 3-Tier System • To facilitate state and local control • To generate tax revenues that can be collected efficiently from the industry • To promote temperance, moderation and an orderly marketplace • To avoid the overly aggressive marketing and sales practices of the pre-Prohibition era.

  4. REGULATION

  5. 3-Tier System • Licensed by state and Feds • Alcohol not like gum or toothpaste • Alcohol beverages are unique • “One-size-fits-all” does not work

  6. CONSUMER SAFETY

  7. Add headlines here

  8. Other Countries • 40,000 Russians die annually of poisonous alcohol • Nearly 60% of liquor found in Chinese cities is fake • 125 Die in India after drinking illicit liquor

  9. DeGette Quote

  10. Transparency • Federally-registered manufacturers • Distributors licensed by state & feds • Retailers licensed by state • Sell to legal drinking age consumers • Chain of custody • Enforce regulations

  11. Accountability • Efficiently collect taxes • Monitor product from manufacture to retailer

  12. Variety, Choice & Selection • 13,000 labels of beer • Equal access to market • Level playing field

  13. Economic Contributions • 95,000 jobs • Solid wages • Good benefits • Healthcare

  14. Economic Contributions • $86 billion contributed to the economy by the 3-tiers of the beer industry • 1 million total jobs • $28 billion in wages • $36 billion in taxes generated

  15. STOP Act

  16. Strengths of U.S. Alcohol Distribution System • Transparency & accountability • Clear chain of custody to consumer • Dual regulation by state and federal governments • Distributors prevent entry of corrupted product to retail • System protects consumers, brand owners and retailers

  17. The 3-Tier Systemof State-BasedAlcohol Regulation

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