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This bill modifies Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138 by adding a new section about successor suppliers in the alcoholic beverage wholesale industry. Specifically, the bill defines a "successor supplier" as any person who acquires the right or obligation to sell a branded product to a licensed wholesaler in Massachusetts. The bill stipulates that when a new supplier takes over selling a brand of alcoholic beverages, they must honor the existing agreements (whether written or verbal) between the previous supplier and the wholesaler. Furthermore, any sales of the brand made prior to the succession will be attributed to the new supplier when determining whether six months of regular sales have occurred, which is important for compliance with existing alcohol distribution regulations. This provision ensures continuity and fairness in the wholesale alcohol market by requiring new suppliers to respect existing business relationships and sales patterns.

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4281