> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.colacloud.us/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Source Collections

> 172 TTB regulatory documents across 7 collections — CFR parts, rulings, FAQs, industry circulars, and educational materials.

172 documents (\~9.2 MB of clean markdown) sourced from official TTB publications and the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. All source content is U.S. government work in the public domain under [17 U.S.C. § 105](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/105).

## Authority Levels

Not all TTB publications carry the same regulatory weight. Understanding the authority level helps you assess how to use each source.

| Level             | Meaning                                        | Collections                           |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Primary**       | Binding federal regulations with force of law  | CFR Title 27                          |
| **Interpretive**  | Official TTB interpretation — binding guidance | Rulings                               |
| **Guidance**      | Non-binding guidance issued to industry        | Industry Circulars, Trade Practices   |
| **Informational** | TTB-published Q\&A — helpful but not binding   | FAQs                                  |
| **Educational**   | Training materials — not legal authority       | Boot Camp slides                      |
| **Reference**     | System docs, processing info, agency overview  | COLAs Online, Processing Times, About |

## Collections

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="CFR Title 27" id="cfr-title-27">
    **36 documents** · 6.3 MB · Authority: Primary

    The full text of all 36 parts of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations administered by TTB. These are the binding rules that govern the alcohol and tobacco industries.

    Browse individual documents in the **CFR Title 27** section of the sidebar.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Rulings" id="rulings">
    **98 documents** · 660 KB · Authority: Interpretive

    Official TTB interpretations of how regulations apply to specific situations. Rulings carry regulatory weight and are binding.

    Browse individual documents in the **Rulings** section of the sidebar.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="FAQs" id="faqs">
    **12 documents** · 489 KB · Authority: Informational

    TTB's published frequently asked questions covering permits, labeling, formulas, taxes, and more.

    Browse individual documents in the **FAQs** section of the sidebar.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Industry Circulars" id="industry-circulars">
    **20 documents** · 127 KB · Authority: Guidance

    Notices issued by TTB to the alcohol and tobacco industries on regulatory topics, policy changes, and compliance guidance.

    Browse individual documents in the **Industry Circulars** section of the sidebar.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Colas Online" id="colas-online">
    **3 documents** · 54 KB · Authority: Reference

    Reference materials for the COLAs Online system used to submit label approval applications.

    Browse individual documents in the **Colas Online** section of the sidebar.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Processing Times" id="processing-times">
    **2 documents** · 7 KB · Authority: Reference

    TTB's published processing times for permit applications.

    Browse individual documents in the **Processing Times** section of the sidebar.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="About" id="about">
    **1 document** · 5 KB · Authority: Reference

    TTB's mission statement and organizational overview.

    Browse individual documents in the **About** section of the sidebar.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Superseded Rulings

<Warning>
  The following rulings have been replaced by newer versions. Always use the current ruling.
</Warning>

* ~~[Ruling 2012-4](/regulatory/rulings/2012-4)~~ → **[Ruling 2017-2](/regulatory/rulings/2017-2)** (current)
* ~~[Ruling 2014-2](/regulatory/rulings/2014-2)~~ → **[Ruling 2020-2](/regulatory/rulings/2020-2)** (current)
* ~~[Ruling 2014-4](/regulatory/rulings/2014-4)~~ → **[Ruling 2015-1](/regulatory/rulings/2015-1)** (current)

## Summary

| Metric               | Value                           |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| Total documents      | 172                             |
| Total size           | \~9.2 MB                        |
| Collections          | 7                               |
| CFR parts            | 36 of 36 TTB-administered parts |
| Rulings date range   | 1956–2020                       |
| Circulars date range | 1972–2022                       |