Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-2-4-.11 - Warehouse - Hub and Spoke Operations

(1) With the Department's advance approval, a Wholesaler may use Warehouse space as a staging area for the routine transfer of Alcoholic Beverages for delivery within the Wholesaler's designated territory without additional licensing requirements, subject to the following requirements:

(a) The Warehouse space must be either owned or leased solely by the Wholesaler;

(b) The Warehouse space must not be shared with any other business entity;

(c) The Warehouse space must be located within a jurisdiction that allows the sale and retail consumption of Alcoholic Beverages; and

(d) The request for authorization from the Department must contain the street address of the Warehouse space.

(2) The Wholesaler must attest that:

(a) No business activity will occur at such Warehouse other than the routine transfer of Alcoholic Beverages; and

(b) Such Warehouse will not be used for direct shipments of Alcoholic Beverages from Shippers/Manufacturers to a Wholesaler.

(3) All Alcoholic Beverages transferred at such Warehouse shall be properly invoiced prior to moving to the Warehouse.

(4) At no time will Alcoholic Beverages be allowed to remain at such Warehouse in excess of two (2) consecutive days.

(5) Departmental approvals shall:

(a) Not extend beyond twelve (12) calendar months from the date of approval;

(b) Be renewed annually during the license renewal process;

(c) Be made a part of the Wholesaler's licensing file maintained by the Department; and

(d) Require that any changes to the original request must be submitted in writing and approved in advance.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-2-4-.11

O.C.G.A. §§ 3-2-2, 48-2-12.

Original Rule entitled "Posting Master Price List" adopted. F. May 5, 1982; eff. May 25, 1982. Amended: F. Mar. 10, 2008; eff. Mar. 30, 2008. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Warehouse - Hub and Spoke Operations" adopted. F. Oct. 1, 2010; eff. Oct. 21, 2010. Amended: F. May 31, 2023; eff. June 20, 2023.