fstmatt

I assume that MaskCraft means when does the permit get taken out of triage and assigned an agent? I submitted a brewery application July 30 and it was accepted into the system 8/26. The DSP went in 8/19 and we've yet to hear anything, but I'm expecting the same 30 days or so.

You might try Fred Herrman at Prime USA scales (primeusascales@gmail.com). He offers used certified scales at a pretty good cost savings, at least compared to what I've seen.

Thanks for this recommendation - their pricing is great and they have been easy to deal with so far.

I happy they've been helpful for you. Fred has been great to us so far so I'm happy to pass along a recommendation.

You might try Fred Herrman at Prime USA scales (primeusascales@gmail.com). He offers used certified scales at a pretty good cost savings, at least compared to what I've seen.

That is great and very helpful, thanks. It would still be great to have a written decision record or even better, letter of the law to fall back on. As I understand, the verbal instructions from TTB aren't always consistent. But this is better than nothing!

UPDATE: Just got off the phone with the TTB. They say that in order to file your DSP you must:

1. Have a premises that can be secured under 27 CFR

2. Have an invoice or purchase order showing all necessary equipment

3. A diagram showing where all equipment will go inside the bonded premises.

So, you don't technically need a still, you just need to have ordered one.

Jedd,

Is the TTB position part of a written decision record, or else is there something written down to that effect? I ask because my partner (and myself, honestly) like to see the rule in writting.

Even if we had an infinite legal budget, I don't want to start off relying on the lawyers.

If the DSP is started 60 days from opening, the state license requires a DSP, and state licensing takes 100 days, well I don't see that working out.

Thanks for the information.

So I need some help resolving a disagreement with one of our partners. My understanding of the licensing process is that we must have our physical site and equipment in place before applying for DSP. In other words, we need to have the building, the still, and major equipment in place first.

My partner wants to avoid purchasing the still for as long as possible, and is trying to find different ways of accomplishing this. I say it can't (or perhaps, shouldn't) be done.

Any insight?