Wine/Sommelier Regulations: Statute and Code Reference
This page provides a structured reference to the 13 regulatory citations tracked across Sommelier Authority. All citations are extracted from page content and verified against primary sources.
Citation Summary
Category
Count
Federal Statutes (U.S. Code)
4
Named Federal Acts
8
Building & Electrical Codes
1
Total
13
Federal Statutes (U.S. Code)
Named Federal Acts
Citation
Jurisdiction
Civil Rights Act
US
Civil Rights Act of 1964
US
FTC Act
US
Federal Alcohol Administration Act
US
Federal Trade Commission Act
US
Standard Act
US
TABC Act
US
The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984
US
Building & Electrical Codes
Citation
Jurisdiction
IRC 1402
National
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Citations on this site are monitored against the following regulatory data sources:
Ashrae (last checked: 2026-03-17)
Congress (last checked: 2026-03-17)
Ecfr (last checked: 2026-03-17)
Federal Register (last checked: 2026-02-28)
Nfpa (last checked: 2026-03-17)
Openstates (last checked: 2026-03-17)
Citation data last extracted: 2026-03-17
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Sommelier Certification Programs: CMS, WSET, and Beyond
Court of Master Sommeliers: Levels, Exams, and Requirements
WSET Awards: How They Apply to Sommelier Careers
Introductory Sommelier Exam: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Certified Sommelier Exam: Study Tips and Exam Structure
Advanced Sommelier Exam: Requirements, Format, and Pass Rates
Master Sommelier Diploma: The Pinnacle of Wine Service Credentials
Sommelier vs. Wine Educator: Key Differences and Career Paths
Sommelier Job Description: Duties, Skills, and Daily Responsibilities
Head Sommelier vs. Wine Director: Role Distinctions Explained
Corporate Sommelier Careers: Retail, Hospitality, and Beyond
Freelance Sommelier Consulting: Building a Private Practice
Sommelier Salary and Compensation in the United States
How to Become a Sommelier: Step-by-Step Roadmap
Sommelier Wine Service Techniques: Tableside Standards and Protocol
Blind Tasting Methodology: How Sommeliers Identify Wine
The Deductive Tasting Grid: A Sommelier's Analytical Framework
Decanting and Aeration: When, Why, and How Sommeliers Do It
Wine and Food Pairing Principles Every Sommelier Masters
Cellar Management for Sommeliers: Inventory, Storage, and Rotation
Building a Restaurant Wine List: Sommelier Best Practices
Wine Regions Every Sommelier Must Know
Old World vs. New World Wines: Sommelier Perspective
Major Grape Varietals: Sommelier Reference Guide
Wine Vintages and Quality Assessment for Sommeliers
Sparkling Wine: Service Standards and Sommelier Knowledge
Fortified and Dessert Wines: A Sommelier's Reference
Natural, Biodynamic, and Orange Wines: What Sommeliers Need to Know
Sommelier Tools and Equipment: Essential Kit for Wine Professionals
Wine List Pricing Strategies for Sommeliers and Restaurateurs
Guest Interaction and Hospitality Skills for Sommeliers
Sommelier Ethics and Professional Standards in the US
Wine Program Development: From Concept to Execution
Sommelier Study Resources: Books, Apps, and Online Tools
Sommelier Competitions in the United States: Overview and How to Compete
Sommelier Professional Organizations and Associations in the US
Diversity and Inclusion in the Sommelier Profession
History of the Sommelier Profession: Origins to Modern Day
Notable Master Sommeliers in the United States
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Sommelier: Frequently Asked Questions
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Sommelier: What It Is and Why It Matters