Do you need an egoist in draft beer? Do you need a beer license?
Citizens, before registering as individual entrepreneurs, think about the types of activities that they would like to carry out. Often, future businessmen choose to sell alcoholic beverages. But at the same time, not all of them clearly understand how alcohol is sold, what is necessary for this and within what strict framework this type of activity is carried out.
Rules for the sale of alcohol in 2018
The process of selling alcoholic beverages in our country is strictly regulated by regulations. The legislation puts forward a number of requirements for the organization of retail outlets, connection to the Unified State Automated Information System, and also provides for the possibility of fines for failure to comply with mandatory rules by companies and individual entrepreneurs. Let us dwell in more detail on the regulatory framework relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
The legislative framework of the Russian Federation provides for rules for the sale of alcohol and liability for violation of these rules
Table: regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages
| Name of the law or code | Characteristic |
| Federal Law "On government regulation production and turnover ethyl alcohol, alcoholic and alcohol-containing products and restrictions on the consumption (drinking) of alcoholic products in the Russian Federation" dated November 22, 1995 No. 171-FZ | The Basic Law, which sets out all the nuances of the production and sale of alcoholic beverages. Its provisions are supplemented and clarified by many by-laws of authorized bodies, which include:
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| Federal Law “On Amendments to the Federal Law of the Russian Federation “On State Regulation of Production and Turnover...” dated July 21, 2005 No. 102-FZ | Informs what changes have occurred in the rules of the main legislative act. |
| Federal Law “On introducing amendments to part one of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation and on invalidating certain provisions of legislative acts of the Russian Federation” dated July 21, 2005 No. 107-FZ | Adjusts the procedure for calculating excise taxes on the sale of alcoholic beverages. |
| Tax Code of the Russian Federation Art. 181 | This article presents a list of excisable goods that relate to alcoholic beverages. |
In our country, the sale of alcohol can be carried out by:
- legal entities regardless of their form of ownership;
- citizens carrying out activities on retail sales alcohol, registered as entrepreneurs.
Only organizations have the right to sell strong alcohol. The exception applies only to individual entrepreneurs who are agricultural producers. That is, they sell wines that they produced themselves. Beer and other low-alcohol drinks can be sold by both organizations and individual entrepreneurs. But it's worth remembering that wholesale Individual entrepreneurs cannot engage in business, unlike companies.
What is EGAIS and how to connect to it
EGAIS stands for Unified State Automated Information System. It was introduced by the state to control processes related to the production and circulation of alcohol in our country.
Unified State Automated Information System (EGAI) has already been introduced throughout our country.
To connect to EGAIS you need (both for individual entrepreneurs and organizations):
- Buy a JaCarta crypto key.
- Purchase a qualified electronic signature (CES) and record it on JaCarta.
- Register on the website egaist.ru and create a Personal Account there.
- Free download in Personal account and install the UTM utility (universal transport module of the EGAIS system) on your computer.
- Start using a commodity accounting system compatible with UTM EGAIS (for example, MoySklad).
EGAIS is used as a control system for actions related to the sale of alcohol
Connection to the automated system is carried out via the Internet. You do not need to submit an application for this. A crypto key can be purchased from any organization that has the appropriate license. An electronic signature is issued at the regional branch of the FSUE Center Inform or at partner companies.
To obtain an electronic signature you will need:
- extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities;
- SNILS;
- OGRN;
- passport;
- the crypto key itself.
Qualified electronic signature is written to the JaCarta crypto key
The electronic signature is valid for one year. After this period, the procedure for recording the EPC on the crypto key will have to be repeated. The presence of several retail outlets for organizations or individual entrepreneurs implies the existence of a crypto key for each of them.
Conditions for the sale of alcohol:
- It is prohibited to sell alcoholic beverages, including beer, in some facilities and in the areas adjacent to them:
- in children's, educational and medical institutions; sports and cultural sites; public transport of all types and at its stops;
- at a gas station;
- in markets, train stations, airports and other crowded places (this does not apply to catering establishments);
- at military installations.
- Alcohol can only be sold in stationary retail establishments, so the building must be included in the real estate register, i.e. stalls and kiosks are not suitable for this. There are no space restrictions when selling beer. If an organization sells strong alcohol, the following restrictions apply:
- not less than 50 sq. m in cities;
- at least 25 sq. m in rural areas.
- Alcohol sales are limited to the period from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., except at outlets Catering and duty-free zones at airports and border crossings. However, in many regions of the country the period of so-called sobriety is extended and lasts from 21–22 pm to 9 or 10 am.
- The sale of alcohol to minors is prohibited.
The surrounding area is those land, which are directly adjacent to buildings, structures and structures. The boundaries of such territories are determined by local governments.
The label on a container of alcohol must contain various types of information, for example, the content of substances harmful to human health
Alcohol products must contain the following information in Russian:
- product name;
- its cost;
- who is the manufacturer and its legal address;
- certificate of conformity;
- state standards, the requirements of which alcohol must meet;
- container volume;
- composition of the main ingredients and content of harmful substances;
- date, place of production and bottling of alcohol.
The consignment note is one of the necessary documents when selling alcohol
When selling alcohol, the seller must ensure that he has the required documents, such as:
- waybill;
- a copy of the certificate attached to the cargo customs declaration for imported alcoholic products;
- a copy of the certificate attached to the consignment note for alcoholic products, the production of which is carried out on the territory of Russian Federation;
- notification (for ethyl alcohol (including denatured alcohol) and unpackaged alcohol-containing products with an ethyl alcohol content of more than 25% of the volume of the finished product);
- certified by the signature of the head of the organization and (if there is a seal) a copy of the notice of advance payment of excise duty with a mark tax authority at the place of registration of the buyer about payment of the advance payment of excise tax or a copy of the notice of exemption from payment of advance payment of excise tax with a mark of the tax authority at the place of registration of the buyer about exemption from payment of advance payment for the purchase (except for imports) and supplies (except for exports) of ethyl alcohol and (or) cognac distillate (cognac alcohol);
- a copy of the supply agreement outside the Russian Federation (in the case of production, purchase, supply, storage and (or) transportation for the purpose of export from the Russian Federation (export) of beer and beer drinks in polymer consumer containers (consumer containers or packaging made entirely of polyethylene , polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate or other polymeric material) with a volume of more than 1500 ml).
Video: latest changes in beer trade
Responsibility of individual entrepreneurs for violations in the field of sale of beer (strong alcohol - by organizations)
For the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of majority, administrative liability in the form of a fine is provided.
The fines are as follows:
- for sellers - from 30 to 50 thousand rubles;
- for an official - from 100 to 200 thousand rubles;
- For legal entity- from 300 to 500 thousand rubles.
Regulatory authorities impose fines determined by the legislation of the Russian Federation for violations in the sphere of circulation of alcoholic beverages
From January 1, 2017, the production and wholesale trade, and from July 1, 2017, the retail sale of beer bottled in plastic containers larger than 1.5 liters is prohibited.
The following fines are expected for selling beer without a cash register:
- for individual entrepreneurs and heads of organizations - from 1/4 to 1/2 of the settlement amount, but not less than 10 thousand rubles;
- for organizations - from 3/4 to full size settlement amount, but not less than 30 thousand rubles.
Video: rules for selling alcohol
The sale of alcohol, including beer and other low-alcohol drinks, must be carried out in accordance with the rules approved by law. Individual entrepreneurs can only sell beer at retail; a special license is not required for this. Sales of strong alcohol and beer, including wholesale, are available only to companies. In addition to the above, legislative framework requirements for points of retail and wholesale sale of alcoholic beverages have been determined. In 2018, the sale of beer, including in public catering, is possible only with the use of a cash register, regardless of the tax regime. In addition, it is necessary to keep a register for the sale of alcohol at retail and submit a declaration on the sale of beer in a timely manner.
We hasten to please entrepreneurs planning to open a beer store: a license is not required to sell draft and bottled beer. Only strong alcohol (above 16%) is subject to mandatory licensing. For beer and drinks based on it: cider, poire, mead, etc. this requirement does not apply.
The rules for the sale of beer are regulated by Article 18 of Federal Law No. 171-FZ. It is there that the “types of activities subject to licensing” are described.
What documents are needed to sell beer on tap: list
Many entrepreneurs open cafes where, in addition to draft beer, snacks and hot dishes are served. This kind of business gives you more opportunities. A cafe with draft beer can be located near airports and train stations, near sports facilities and in other places where opening a regular outlet selling foamy beer is illegal.
However, keep in mind that the requirements for catering outlets are stricter. So, you will need a sanitary and epidemiological certificate from the SES. And to get it you need a whole package of documents:
- Certificate of registration of individual entrepreneur or LLC
- Certificate of registration with the tax service
- Approved charter of the enterprise
- Order on appointment to the position of store director
- Full list products sold
- Plan from the Bureau of Technical Inventory (BTI)
- Technical passport of the object
- Agreement for waste disposal and removal
- Contract for carrying out work on disinfection of premises
- A list of employees
- Medical records of employees who pour beer
- Hygiene certificates
- SEZ for goods sold
- Plan for carrying out and monitoring the implementation of sanitary and preventive measures
Requirements for a draft beer store in 2017: what documents will be needed during inspection
Retail outlets and public catering establishments are often subject to inspections supervisory authorities. To be prepared for any service visit, keep on hand:
- Product quality certificate provided by the manufacturer
- Invoices for the entire range of goods
- Lease agreement or proof of ownership of premises
- Employment contracts and employee medical records
- Conclusion from the SES (for a catering point)
All trade reports are maintained in accordance with the regulations established by the Tax Service. In addition to the standard documents for any business, the owner of a beer store is required to submit alcohol declaration in form No. 12. The document is submitted to the local branch of Rosalkogolregulirovanie. The declaration can be submitted electronically. Special software will facilitate the process of filling out the declaration.
Fire requirements for a draft beer store: what to check before signing a lease
The requirements of the Fire Inspectorate do not differ from the requirements for other retail outlets. If you rent a premises, then the landlord is responsible to the fire department. Before signing a store lease agreement, make sure that the premises meet the established standards:
- Installed fire alarm
- There is an evacuation plan
- A fire safety log is maintained
Maintaining internal documentation
The owner of a draft beer store needs to keep records. The requirement applies to individual entrepreneurs and LLCs. This is reflected in Federal Law No. 164. The sales log must be completed every day. It contains sales information: product name, quantity of goods received and sold.
Beer Store Permits: Follow the Law and Run a Successful Business
By complying with the above requirements, you will be able to run a business selling draft beer and not break the law. If you want to bypass the difficult period of paperwork and get started faster, pay attention to ready business. When purchasing a beer store operating in St. Petersburg, check whether the owner has all the necessary documents.
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Beer sales have always been profitable business. Obviously, there is a significant demand for such products. This worries legislators at all levels of government: alcohol is far from the most healthy drink. In this regard, the State Duma, starting in 2011, regularly passes laws that strictly regulate the sale of beer.
What did the deputies implement in 2019? How is the sale of beer controlled in 2019, the new rules for individual entrepreneurs and LLCs?
Changes in 2019
New rules for selling beer in 2019 for all individual entrepreneurs and LLCs prohibit its sale during the time period from 11 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exception continues to be catering establishments such as bars, restaurants, cafes, hookah bars and others.
True, local authorities have the right to independently introduce temporary restrictions on the sale of beer products. It may even go so far as to completely ban its implementation.
It is worth remembering that the sale of beer is prohibited in the following places:
- City public and suburban transport.
- Areas close to sports or children's, medical or educational institutions, as well as territories located nearby.
- Cultural institutions.
- Objects located in the Ministry of Defense.
- Non-stationary points.
A non-stationary object is a building that is temporary and not firmly connected in any way with the territory on which it is located. In this case, the presence of connected networks is not taken into account.
A stationary object is a building that has a foundation and is entered in the real estate register. 
That is, stalls and kiosks are not stationary objects and beer cannot be sold in them.
It should be noted that catering establishments that are non-stationary retail establishments fall under an exception to the new rules. Trading can take place there.
If the store, in addition to beer, sells other strong alcoholic drinks, then it must occupy an area of at least 50 sq.m. if the trade is carried out within the city; not less than 25 sq.m. – if on the territory of a rural settlement.
It is worth recalling that selling beer to minors is still strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with the requirement threatens with a fine of 30 to 50 thousand rubles. for the seller, from 100 to 200 thousand rubles. for an individual entrepreneur or head of a company, from 300 to 500 thousand rubles. for the company itself. It is better to check the documents once again than to pay amounts of this size.
In some cases, there is criminal liability for selling alcohol to minors.
Legal conflict for different tax regimes
The fact is that at the moment, on the territory of the Russian Federation, entrepreneurs have the right to use the following taxation systems - SN:
- OSNO – general CH;
- USNO - simplified SN;
- UTII – single tax on imputed income;
- PSN – popularly called a “patent”.
According to Article 2.1 of Federal Law N 54-FZ dated May 22, 2003, until mid-2019, entrepreneurs working on PSN and UTII have the right not to use CAC when selling beer and beer products.
What is the best thing to do in this case: get a cash register or not? 
It’s better to get one, because according to Article 14.5 of the Administrative Code, trading without it is punishable as follows:
- A fine ranging from a quarter to half of the settlement amount (at least 10 thousand rubles) for individual entrepreneurs and company managers.
- A fine ranging from ¾ of the entire settlement amount (at least 30 thousand rubles) for a legal entity.
It is not known which side the court will take, so it is better to protect the business from unnecessary penalties.
Although, if an entrepreneur has the courage to take a risk and not deliver cash register under the tax regime of UTII or PSN, then perhaps there will be no negative consequences, because formally the law is on his side.
New rules for the distribution of beer products also affected the advertising segment of this industry.
What restrictions have legislators introduced on marketing: 
- It is prohibited to place beer advertisements on the front and back pages of newspapers and publications;
- in advertising it cannot be stated that beer products are harmless, much less useful for consumption;
- Images of animals and people, including their cartoon versions, cannot be used in beer advertising.
In 2019, the marketing program for beer products was sharply reduced.
Otherwise, everything remained in place.
Licensing
Deputies of the Legislative Assembly not only introduced bans and restrictions for 2019.
For individual entrepreneurs engaged in: 
- storage;
- procurement;
- distribution of beer.
There is no need to obtain any special government permits to carry out such activities.
A license to sell beer in 2019 is not required for LLCs and individual entrepreneurs. This is directly stated in Federal Law N 171-FZ. This law also states what other alcoholic drinks are not required.
Interestingly, before the adoption of the new trade rules, there were rumors (which were not confirmed) about a complete ban on the sale of beer for individual entrepreneurs, as a result of which many individual entrepreneurs prepared to change the form of business organization to LLC. 
It is worth noting that entrepreneurs working with any alcoholic products, not just beer, must regularly monitor updates in legislation. After all, it’s no secret that there is a tendency to systematically tighten control over the alcohol market, and new rules and laws regulating them are introduced every year. Whether this is good or bad - everyone decides for himself; but such innovations cannot be ignored in any case if there are plans further development business.
Business classification for obtaining a license
Every entrepreneur, regardless of the form of business organization that he has chosen - individual entrepreneur or LLC - before starting his activities is obliged to formalize it, according to a certain classifier, which is called all-Russian classifier species economic activity or abbreviated as OKVED.
Those persons who want to engage in trade in beer and beer products must register in accordance with the OKVED-2 classifier to obtain a license.
For those who plan to engage in wholesale sales, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- 34.2;
- 34.23;
- 17.23.
Entrepreneurs registering as beer retailers should consider the following points: 
- 25.1;
- 25.12;
- 11.2.
When working with catering, the type of activity is indicated in accordance with clause 56.30.
In case an entrepreneur needs to inform government bodies for a new type of activity that requires a different code, you need to submit an application using form P24001 for an individual entrepreneur, P13001 or P14001 for an LLC.
Documents required for registering such a business
To register a business selling beer, you must obtain all the documents included in the following list: 
- Permission from local authorities to sell alcohol-containing products.
- A package of documents confirming the registration of a legal entity or individual entrepreneur.
- Positive conclusion from the Sanitary and Epidemiological Service.
- Positive conclusion from the State Fire Supervision Authority.
- Positive conclusion from Rospotrebnadzor.
- A document confirming the right to use this premises (where beer will be sold).
- Cash register registration documents.
This is what it looks like necessary set papers to start an alcohol business. If it is not collected, then the business will not be able to start operating legally.
Plans for further updating of the rules for trading beer and other alcohol
Lawmakers plan to introduce new rules that will limit the distribution of retail beer products on tap among the population. 
In particular, it is reliably known about the gradual reduction in the volume of containers in which alcohol will be sold (beer is included in this number). Products containing more than 7% ethyl alcohol will have to be sold in plastic consumer containers with a volume of no more than 0.5 liters;
However, the exact date for introducing such restrictions on the sale of beer is not yet known. It is already prohibited to sell draft beer at retail in plastic container, the volume of which exceeds 1.5 liters. The cost of violating this prohibition is equivalent to a fine of 100 to 200 thousand rubles for an individual entrepreneur/company manager, as well as from 300 to 500 thousand rubles for a legal entity.
Nevertheless, officials could potentially introduce not only restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages in general, but also various relaxations.
In particular, the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation plans to submit a bill for consideration, according to which the sale of alcohol on the Internet will be allowed: 
- At first, they plan to issue licenses for this type of activity only to manufacturing companies and companies that distribute alcohol wholesale.
- Then, starting in 2021, a similar permit will be issued for retail trade.
The department organized a study, the results of which helped to conclude that people over 25 years old are trying to buy alcohol on the Internet - 80% of such requests come from them. At the same time, the risks from such trade will be minimal, since it is assumed that most of the alcohol will be purchased in the premium segment, which is much more difficult to counterfeit.
True, the idea is not at all supported by the Ministry of Health, which quite rightly believes that if you allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on the Internet, the level of their consumption will sharply increase. This, in turn, will negatively affect the health of citizens.
If the bill is introduced, lawmakers will have to choose between stimulating the economy and taking care of public health. We can only hope that a compromise will be found. 
True, for now it is still prohibited to sell any alcohol through various catalogs or websites on the Internet. Moreover, it cannot be delivered using courier services, and postal parcels, but this does not apply to the hotel business: alcohol can still be sold there, for example, through minibars in rooms.
Mandatory connection to EGAIS
According to the new rules, individual entrepreneurs and companies that work in the field of beer and beer products are required to send a report to the Unified State Automated Information System (EGAIS) on the volume of purchased products.
No one is obliged to report the truth about how much of it was implemented in the end. What is EGAIS for beer for individual entrepreneurs and LLCs?
The EGAIS system for individual entrepreneurs and LLCs was introduced in order to strengthen control over the market as a whole alcohol products. This should help in the fight against unlicensed products and counterfeit products. 
Thanks to it, you can quickly check where the alcohol was brought from and where it was produced, in case of any emergency situations. Interestingly, even in the absence of a network, information about it will be recorded: it will be recorded on a special medium, and, when a network appears, it will be loaded into the database.
This also directly benefits consumers. A two-dimensional code is displayed on the receipt. By scanning it using a special application, you can verify the authenticity of the purchased product. As a result, the risk of harm to health becomes minimal.
The following will be required to connect to the EGAIS system: 
- Individual entrepreneurs purchasing beer products.
- Companies that are responsible for wholesale supplies or purchases, as well as storage of beer.
If, for example, individual entrepreneur, who meets the criteria in the list above, refuses to connect to the system, and, accordingly, to report on his work, then restrictive measures will be applied to him, and a fine in the amount of 10 to 15 thousand rubles will be issued. Everything is in accordance with current legislation.
If the system refuses to be used the whole company, then, in addition to restrictive measures, she will be issued a fine in the amount of 150 to 200 thousand rubles, and her manager will have to personally pay 15 thousand rubles.
Since 2019, the EGAIS system for individual entrepreneurs selling beer began to work in Crimea, as well as in Sevastopol (it also applies to LLCs). For these territories, the grace period has ended.
How to trade beer in 2019: conclusion
Based on the above, it follows that from 2019: 
- The sale of beer is only prohibited between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am, unless there are additional local restrictions.
- Beer advertising is significantly limited: it cannot be placed on the front or back pages of newspapers, it cannot be used to convince customers that beer is harmless, or it cannot be used to use any images of people or animals.
- Can an individual entrepreneur sell beer wholesale and retail in 2019? Yes, individual entrepreneurs and LLCs in equally have the right to sell beer.
- Additional licensing is not required for trade, storage and distribution of beer.
- The EGAIS system for beer in retail trade for individual entrepreneurs and LLCs has included Crimea and Sevastopol since 2019.
Previously adopted rules remain in effect.
If any controversial issues arise, it is better to refer to the legislation, namely the following federal laws:
- N 171-FZ (contains the nuances of working with alcoholic products);
- N 102-FZ (informs about changes in basic legislation);
- N 107-FZ (contains the procedure for calculating excise taxes on alcohol).
You also need to take into account the provisions in Article 181 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation. It lists all alcoholic products that are subject to excise duty.
These regulatory provisions collect all the features associated with the production, storage and sale - wholesale and retail - of alcoholic products at all stages from the conveyor to the counter.
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New rules for retail beer trade from March 1, 2017
The laws regulating the sale of beer and other types of alcohol are periodically amended in order to improve them. Amendments and additions concern a variety of aspects: production, new technologies, equipment of retail outlets, sale and rental of beer bottling equipment, beer containers and much more. On March 31, 2017, new changes and provisions in the Law on Retail Sale of Beer come into force.
New requirements for the sale of draft beer
The new provisions concern the specifics of trade in beer products when providing catering services. The changes expand the capabilities of stores with catering functions and, conversely, prohibit the sale of draft beer to those who do not provide food.
Places prohibited for retail sale of beer and alcoholic beverages
The changes affected the list of places prohibited for retail trade. It includes:
- premises used and owned by organizations engaged in activities in the field of culture, medical and educational activities, (Part 1, Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law);
- sports complexes, including buildings and nearby territories (Part 2, Part 10, Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law);
- wholesale and retail trade markets (Part 3, Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law);
- gas stations and public transport (Part 4, Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law);
- places of deployment of troops, military bodies and formations ensuring the security and defense of the Russian Federation, as well as territories adjacent to them (Part 5, Part 10, Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law);
- airports, train stations and nearby areas (Part 6, Part 10, Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law);
- places where there are sources of increased danger, established in accordance with the law, as well as nearby territories (Part 7, Part 10, Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law);
- venues for mass and public events with large cluster citizens, as well as adjacent territories (Part 8, Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law);
- outlets non-stationary type (Part 9, Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law);
- territories adjacent to medical and educational organizations(Part 10, Clause 2 of Article 16 of the Law).
The amended law for the above list contains exceptions for organizations selling draft beer and providing catering services.
According to the amended law, the sale of beer with the provision of food is permitted in the premises of theaters, concert halls, and in areas adjacent to sports facilities, with the exception of competitions and other sports with the participation of children and youth. The list of public catering facilities where the retail sale of beer is permitted includes retail and wholesale markets, train stations, airports, gas stations and adjacent areas, as well as non-stationary retail outlets.
Other changes
The second change concerns the ban, which was introduced in 2017, on the sale of beer without the EGAIS barcode (Part 13, Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law) and remote sales (Part 14, Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law).
Another change to the law, which comes into force in March 2017, relates to the terms of service. In accordance with the legal norm, beer and other types of alcohol sold as part of public catering must be sold in facilities that have halls equipped with everything necessary. Such objects also include dining cars, airplanes and water transport.
One of important rules is the opening of the container by the seller releasing alcoholic drinks(clause 4 of article 16 of the Law).
Beer or other types of alcohol purchased at a catering establishment must be drunk on the spot (paragraph 2, paragraph 8, article 16 of the Law).
Conclusion
The article lists the main changes that will be introduced into the law on the last day of March. The most large-scale changes concerned Article 16 of the Law. With the start of their action, draft beer stores that do not have their own catering facilities will not be able to trade. Organizations and entrepreneurs selling beer and other alcoholic beverages with food services should prepare for amendments and additions to ensure that all necessary requirements are met when selling beer.
