2023 -- H 5719

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE

LICENSES

     Introduced By: Representative Arthur J. Corvese

     Date Introduced: February 17, 2023

     Referred To: House Small Business

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 3-6-15 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-6 entitled "Manufacturing

and Wholesale Licenses" is hereby amended to read as follows:

     3-6-15. Manufacturer’s interest in business of wholesaler prohibited.

     No manufacturer of alcoholic beverages distilled spirits or wines whose principal place of

manufacture is outside of this state shall hold a wholesaler’s license issued under this title or shall

have any interest in a wholesaler’s license, either directly or indirectly, as an owner or part owner,

or through a subsidiary or affiliate, or by any officers, directors, or employees of the manufacturer,

or by stock ownership, interlocking directors, trusteeship, loan, mortgage or by being a guarantor,

endorser or surety of any obligation of a wholesaler.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE

LICENSES

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     This act would prohibit all manufacturers of alcoholic beverages from holding a

wholesaler's license and from having any interest in a wholesaler's license.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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