Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-2-3-.13 - Size of Container Purchased

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this rule, no Retail Consumption Dealer may purchase Distilled Spirits which exceed ten percent (10%) alcohol by volume in containers smaller than 750 milliliters.

(2) A Retail Consumption Dealer may purchase Distilled Spirits that exceed ten percent (10%) alcohol by volume in containers of 375 milliliters or greater where such brands are not commercially available in containers of 750 milliliters or greater as certified by the Manufacturer with the Department. Manufacturer certification shall be made to the Department at the time of brand registration by electronic means prescribed by the Commissioner.

(3) A Manufacturer is permitted to bundle single-serving containers of Distilled Spirits containing less than 750 milliliters in secure packaging where the aggregate volume of the bundled containers meets or exceeds 750 milliliters. Single-serving containers must remain bundled until the moment of service to the ultimate consumer by a Retail Consumption Dealer.

(4) The sale of Distilled Spirits by a Retail Consumption Dealer Licensee in unbroken Packages or in any quantity for other than consumption on the Premises is expressly prohibited.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-2-3-.13

O.C.G.A. §§ 3-2-2, 48-2-12.

Original Rule entitled "Shipment Under Seal; Breaking Seal" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Oct. 23, 1969; eff. Nov. 1, 1969, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Shipment Under Seal" adopted. F. May 13, 1975; eff. June 2, 1975. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Prima Facie Contraband" adopted. F. May 5, 1982; eff. May 25, 1982. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Size of Container Purchased" adopted. F. Oct. 1, 2010; eff. Oct. 21, 2010. Amended: F. Nov. 10, 2016; eff. Nov. 30, 2016. Amended: F. May 31, 2023; eff. June 20, 2023.