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MA H238

MA H238
Relative to termination of sales to wholesalers by suppliers of alcoholic beverages


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the termination of sales to wholesalers by suppliers of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 25E of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which deals with alcoholic beverages, by adding a new subsection that clarifies responsibilities when a supplier, such as a distiller, manufacturer, importer, or producer, takes over the rights to sell, ship, or distribute a specific brand of alcoholic beverage. The key provision is that the new supplier will be treated the same as the previous one, inheriting all the same rights, privileges, duties, and obligations related to that brand. This aims to ensure continuity and protect existing relationships and regulations within the alcoholic beverage distribution system when brand ownership changes hands.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4578 (on 08/15/2016)

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