Current through September 30, 2024
Section 6.100 - Participation in retailer association activitiesThe following acts by an industry member participating in retailer association activities do not constitute a means to induce within the meaning of section 105(b)(3) of the Act:
(a) Displaying its products at a convention or trade show;(b) Renting display booth space if the rental fee is the same as paid by all exhibitors at the event;(c) Providing its own hospitality which is independent from association sponsored activities;(d) Purchasing tickets to functions and paying registration fees if the payments or fees are the same as paid by all attendees, participants or exhibitors at the event; and(e) Making payments for advertisements in programs or brochures issued by retailer associations at a convention or trade show if the total payments made by an industry member for all such advertisements do not exceed $300 per year for any retailer association.T.D. ATF-364, 60 FR 20424, 4/26/1995