STORES — wine or spirits — wholesale — including blending, rectifying or bottling
This classification applies to stores engaged in the sale of wine or liquor on a wholesale basis. This classification also applies to employers engaged in blending and bottling purchased wine or distilled spirits, including but not limited to vodka, rum, whiskey, brandy, tequila and liqueurs.
The production of distilled spirits shall be classified as 2142(2), Distilling.
The production of wine, sparkling wine or alcoholic cider shall be classified as 2142(1), Wineries.
The production of beer or similarly brewed beverages shall be classified as 2121, Breweries.
The bottling or packaging of nonalcoholic beverages, including but not limited to soft drinks, sports drinks, coffee, tea and water shall be classified as 2163, Bottling.
The distribution of beer or similarly brewed beverages that were not produced by the employer to retailers or commercial users shall be classified as 7392, Beer Dealers.
| Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote | Effective Date |
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Phraseology: STORES — wine or spirits — wholesale — including blending, rectifying or bottling Footnote: This classification applies to stores engaged in the sale of wine or liquor on a wholesale basis. This classification also applies to employers engaged in blending and bottling purchased distilled spirits, including but not limited to vodka, rum, whiskey, brandy, tequila and liqueurs. The production of spirituous liquors, including but not limited to rum, gin, vodka, brandy and whiskey, using distillation processes shall be classified as 2142(2), Distilling. The production of wine shall be classified as 2142(1), Wineries. The production of beer, ale, malt liquor and similar brewed beverages shall be classified as 2121, Breweries. The wholesale distribution of beer, ale, malt liquor and similar brewed beverages shall be classified as 7392, Beer Dealers. | 1/1/2019 |
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