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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H238 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H238.pdf |
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