Richard M. Gahagan winery compliance

Services

During his 30 year career with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, (see biography), Richard very much enjoyed working with industry members and associations on many regulatory matters, including international trade. He will continue helping and working with people in his retirement. (Click here to see what the United States Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco and Firearms says about him.)

Listed below are some of the ways Richard can help:

Business start-ups, including help with all Federal and State permits, bonds and licenses for distilled spirit plants, breweries, wineries, wholesalers, importers, custom crush operations, tax-free and specially denatured alcohol users.

Help with importing and exporting beverage alcohol products

Changes in business after start-up: what changes need to be reported, to whom they are reported, and when and how they are to be reported.
Compliance with the Bioterrorism Act of 2002, including registration, prior notification and record keeping

Bonds and Consents of Surety

Industrial and denatured alcohol compliance

Tax-free and specially denatured alcohol users permits and compliance

On-site staff training and seminars

Advice and help in obtaining variances from regulations

On-site compliance audits and systems analysis

Richard Gahagan winery compliance consultant

Establishing new American Viticultural Areas

Approval of new wine treating materials and processes

ATF label and formula approval

Preparation of ATF Report of Wine Premises Operations and Excise Tax Returns

Preparation of California Excise Tax Returns

Preparation of California Processor licensing, Excise Tax registration and Seller's Permits

Advice on laws and regulations applicable to your operations

Help in resolving ATF compliance issues and help in implementing controls to prevent future regulatory problems.

Preparation of petitions for regulatory changes

Please contact Richard with your regulatory needs. If he cannot help you, he probably knows of someone who can. During the past 30 years, he had the privilege of working with many very good people on five continents, both inside and outside of government.

Fees

He is pleased to work on a project-by-project flat fee basis, plus expenses. Hourly rates are also available. Should you desire an extended relationship, such as periodic on-site assistance, a suitable arrangement can be worked out. Why not discuss (contact Richard) your needs and preferences with Richard.

Home