Duty-free stores exempt from Irish liquor bill

(4-Jun-2008) - A new draft bill on liquor published on June 4 excludes Ireland’s duty-free stores from its provisions

(15-May-2008) - A draft bill on liquor published on May 14 threatens severe restrictions on liquor sales and display, with no mention of exemption for the country’s duty-free stores

(17-Sep-2002) - US. Government authorities are examining regulations that determine which so-called ?hazardous materials? are allowed onboard aircraft. At present, liquor and fragrance bottles purchased in duty-free shops are exempt under the rules for flammable materials. The International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) is to respond by making a statement to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to persuade the authorities that duty-free products should remain exempt.

(28-Feb-2007) - The Frontier Duty Free Association has won a crucial battle after the US rules to exempt children from tough new passport requirements

(14-Dec-2004) - A bill proposed in the country's senate suggests removing the excise tax exemption enjoyed by duty-free liquor and tobacco