Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 2231

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 2231 - Registration

(a) In order to meet the reporting and payment requirements pursuant to Sections 2240 and 2245 of these regulations, a beverage manufacturer shall register with the Division and receive a Beverage Manufacturer Identification Number issued by the Division.

(b) A beverage manufacturer shall contact the Division prior to the initial sale or transfer of beverages, as defined by Section 14504 of the Act. A beverage manufacturer shall:

(1) Provide the legal name of the entity and the "Doing Business As" (DBA) name(s);

(2) Provide the Federal Tax Identification Number (also known as an Employer Identification Number);

(3) Provide the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Certificate of Compliance Number, if an out-of-state beer or other malt beverage manufacturer;

(4) Provide the physical business address;

(5) Provide the mailing address;

(6) Provide, if applicable, additional business addresses, including;

(A) Rented, leased, or owned California warehouse(s);

(B) Sales office(s);

(C) Corporate office(s); and

(D) Other.

(7) Provide primary and secondary contact information, including name, title, telephone number, e-mail address, facsimile number, and website, as applicable;

(8) Indicate the type of business ownership structure:

(A) Sole Proprietorship;

(B) Married Co-Ownership;

(C) Corporation;

(D) Non Profit Corporation;

(E) Cooperative;

(F) Limited Liability Company;

(G) General Partnership;

(H) Limited Partnership;

(I) Limited Liability Partnership; or

(J) Other.

(9) Provide the effective date of beverage sales or transfer in California;

(10) Indicate if beverages are offered for sale or transfer, or proposed to be offered for sale or transfer to common carriers;

(11) Indicate if free beverage samples are offered, or proposed to be offered in California;

(12) Provide the types of beverages, their container types, and container sizes offered for sale or transfer, or proposed to be offered for sale or transfer in California;

(13) Indicate if the beverages for sale or transfer are refillable or nonrefillable;

(14) Provide the name and contact information of beverage suppliers, co-packers, and /or bottlers;

(15) Indicate whether beverages are purchased or supplied from an entity outside of California;

(16) Identify the entities in California to which beverages are sold or transferred, including distributor contact information, if applicable.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 2231

1. New section filed 8-2-2012; operative 9-1-2012 (Register 2012, No. 31).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 14506 and 14575, Public Resources Code.

1. New section filed 8-2-2012; operative 9-1-2012 (Register 2012, No. 31).