La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § VII-303
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section VII-303 - Regulation II- Adulterated BeveragesA. As set forth in R.S. 26:150(B)(3), no dealer shall adulterate, water, or in any manner change the original contents of any container of regulated beverages nor possess any so adulterated, watered or changed. The provisions of this rule shall not apply to duly licensed manufacturers engaged in the blending or rectifying of regulated beverages under existing regulations or laws.B. As set forth in R.S. 26:150(B)(4), no dealer shall do any act or thing which, by the laws of this state, is defined or prohibited as an unfair practice. Unfair sales as defined and prohibited in R.S. 51:421 et seq., are hereby deemed to be unfair practices.C.1. To provide for the Truth in Labeling and Consumer Information Law, the following are required. a. Any alcoholic beverage, concoction, or premixed alcohol mixed drink sold in a frozen drink machine, slush machine, or other type of dispensing system or device where the identity of the trademarked alcohol brands are lost in preparation, shall have affixed to such machine, dispensing system or device a sign clearly visible to the consumer showing the trademarked alcohol brands contained in such mixture.b. In casinos, riverboats, and establishments holding Class AG(6) Exception permits, that cannot be accommodated with a back bar, due to their confined space and their method of service for alcoholic beverages, the owner shall prominently display all trademarked alcohol brands and types of alcohol available for consumption on the premises. The display of trademarked alcohol brands and types of alcohol must be obvious and clearly visible to consumers.2. Any distributor of such alcoholic beverages may provide the signs or displays that are required to be posted by the retail dealer, pursuant to the cost limitations set forth in LAC 55:VII.317.D. Any violation of these regulations are deemed unfair practices and shall subject the permittee to revocation, suspension, or withholding of his alcoholic beverage permits after a second or subsequent conviction and /or fines after any conviction.La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § VII-303
Adopted by the Department of Public Safety, Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1966, filed at the Office of the State Register, 1974, amended by the Department of Revenue, Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, LR 27:1931 (November 2001).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 26:32.