27 CFR § 6.85 - Temporary retailers.

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title: "27 CFR § 6.85 - Temporary retailers."
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title_name: "Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms"
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chapter_name: "ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY"
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# 6.85 Temporary retailers.

(a) *General.* The furnishing of things of value to a temporary retailer does not constitute a means to induce within the meaning of section 105(b)(3) of the Act.

(b) *Definition.* For purposes of administering this part, a temporary retailer is a dealer who is not engaged in business as a retailer for more than four consecutive days per event, and for not more than five events in a calendar year.

[T.D. ATF-364, 60 FR 20423, Apr. 26, 1995]