Code of Federal Regulations Title 27. Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms § 27.10.52 Practice which puts trade buyer independence at risk

The practice specified in this section is deemed to place trade buyer independence at risk within the description of exclusion in § 10.51:  Industry member payments of money to the employee(s) of a trade buyer without the knowledge or consent of the trade buyer-employer in return for the employee agreeing to order distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages from the industry member. The practice enumerated here is an example and does not constitute a complete list of those situations which result in such control.