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HOW TO: Order Tax-Free Alcohol

Summary: Tax-free alcohol can be purchased only from UC Irvine Distribution Services.

For additional information refer to Guidelines on Conditions of Use of Tax-Free Alcohol - 707-14.

What you should doHow you should do it
1Obtain and review internal requisition received from end user
  1. Check for authorized signatures/approvals based upon departmental and University policy.
2Verify that a Signature Authorization is on file with Distribution Services
  1. Each individual ordering alcohol requires a form, approved by the department chair solely for the withdrawal of tax-free alcohol.
  2. Forms will be kept on file and will remain in effect until cancelled.
  3. When a person's authorized status ends, the departmental authorizing officer is responsible for cancelling the status using the same form.
3Complete online order form
  1. Tax-free alcohol must be ordered through Distribution and Document Management's (DDM) online order form.
  2. Alcohol cannot be ordered electronically or by fax.
  3. Original authorized signature (in ink) is required.
  4. Pints are sold in increments of four (4) only.

4Determine whether you require a pick-up or delivery
  1. Orders delivered by Receiving require a signature. Retain a copy for your file.
  2. Orders that are picked up at the Receiving Dock (call to make appointment) must be signed by an individual with a Signature Authorization on file.
  3. Return all 5-gallon pails to ZotCode 4125 for proper disposal.
5Retain documentation
  1. Retain the following documentation:
    • Internal requisition
    • Printed copy of order form
    • Proof of delivery
    • Additional notes if applicable


For more information about buying refer to the Purchasing main menu.

Need an expert? Please contact Kurt Weismair (949) 824-5981, or Phil Struck (949) 824-4735.

Notice: University policies supersede information in this document.


Author: Shelly Toole  Last published: 04/29/2009