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  1. Thanks Keith, will do, appreciate the guidance. Possibly only 4 months away from our equipment Best, Paul
  2. Ralph: I had asked Jim to post the question in order to get some advice from those who have already been through this process, because THE LAW IS SOMETIMES CONFUSING. In fact it should have been apparent from his question that he had READ THE LAW but wanted to make sure we were interpreting it correctly. Using all caps in an email is akin to shouting and was not really appropriate in this situation where a question was politely asked. I'll just assume that you must have missed your coffee this morning. Best Regards, Paul McCollom
  3. I have identified a great site to locate my small distillery in a renaissance zone in a recovering downtown area in Michigan. Tax breaks, site improvement, low interest money, etc, etc. It is the basement and first floor of a four story brick building that is in the final stages of complete renovation, unfortunately the 4th floor is designated as condo/apartments which in the strictest interpretation puts it under "26 U.S.C. § 5178(a) a DSP can not be in a dwelling house or in an enclosure connected with a dwelling house." There is a state of the art fire suppression system being installed and the DSP would be isolated and secure from the rest of the building as well. The TTB representatives are sympathetic and have encouraged me to speak with my congressman but their hands are tied with the current interpretation they are working under. Has ANYONE received a variance to locate their DSP in any kind of shared facility? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks, Paul McCollom
  4. A quick update. I have formally emailed TTB and requested a variance with respect to domicile issue. There is a substantial fire suppression system being installed on each floor of the building, with twice the flow rate in basement and 1st floor as in remainder of building (where I will locate). The city really, really wants us in this building and will go to bat with official support if I desire. I am holding off on that at the moment. If I cannot get a formal ruling from TTB without a signed lease then I will sign one for this site contingent on TTB approval. In that way I have no obligation if I cannot get approval. Paul
  5. Hi All: I am in the midst of site selection here in Michigan and had identified a great location in a 4-story historic building which is being restored. Bottom floor is for commercial and they are very enthusiastic about me locating my micro-distillery there. Floors 2 & 3 are for offices but top floor is for condo apartments. Spoke with TTB at National Revenue Center and they were very nice but said that they would not approve variance because of fire hazard of distillery!! This is contrary to above posting where their stated concern was security. Is it worth pursuing this with local TTB which I believe is in Chicago or am I dead in the water? Thanks, Paul McCollom
  6. Michigan allows sales by bottle and by the drink, as well as giving out samples, on the premise so long as you write a check to the State later for their cut (48%). Unfortunately you are not able to attend shows or tastings in Michigan and provide samples. I know that our legislators are being approached to improve this, but not currently a horrible situation. I am process of site and equipment selection but not yet distilling. Maybe an existing Michigan distiller can comment further but I have spent a lot of time trying to clearly understand the state laws. Regards, Paul
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