Ohio Admin. Code 4301:1-1-32 - Samples
(A)
As used in this rule the term "sample" means an
alcoholic beverage that is provided at no cost to permit holders or its
employees as specified in this rule for the limited purpose of tasting the
quality and character of the product to determine whether the recipients want
to offer the product to its clients or consumers, as applicable. Samples are
not intended for general consumption and shall not be sold by either the person
distributing the sample or the recipient.
(C)
Only employees of
manufacturers, suppliers, or wholesale distributers who are registered
solicitors, pursuant to Chapters 4301. and 4303. of the Revised Code and rule
4301-2-01
of the Administrative Code, may receive and distribute samples pursuant to this
rule.
(D)
Products eligible to be distributed as samples
include any products or vintages registered
qualified for sale in Ohio. Products that are not
qualified
registered for sale in Ohio, but
which have received federal label approval
from the alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau of the United States
department of the treasury, may be distributed as samples to wholesale
distributors only , but not to retail permit
holders.
(B) Only employees of manufacturers,
suppliers, or wholesale distributors who are registered solicitors, pursuant to
Chapters 4301. and 4303. of the Revised Code and rule
4301-2-01
of the Administrative Code, may receive and distribute samples pursuant to this
rule.
(C) Distribution.
(1)
A sealed
container, not to exceed seven hunred fifty milliliters;
(2)
Servings of beer
of not more than twelve ounces;
(3)
Servings of wine
and mixed beverages of not more than two ounces; or
(4)
Servings of
spirituous liquor of not more than one ounce.
(D) Samples shall not be
sold.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4301.03
Rule Amplifies: 4301.03(B), 4301.03(D)
Prior Effective Dates: 11/01/1985, 04/15/1988, 01/31/1991, 01/10/1999, 04/06/2001, 03/25/2004, 03/16/2009
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