2023 -- S 0668

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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: Senator Dawn M. Euer

     Date Introduced: March 07, 2023

     Referred To: Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

     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 distilled spirits or wines whose principal place of manufacture is

outside of this state alcoholic beverages 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 manufacturers of alcoholic beverages from holding or having any

interest in a wholesaler license.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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