An Act relative to successor supplier laws and the termination of sales to wholesalers of alcoholic beverages
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| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H4281 | An Act relative to successor supplier laws and the termination of sales to wholesalers of alcoholic beverages | Active |
Chapter 138 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 25E¾ the following section:-
7/8. A “successor supplier” shall mean any person or entity who directly or indirectly acquires the right or obligation to sell an item with a brand name to a wholesaler licensed in the commonwealth. A successor supplier shall acquire such rights or obligations subject to section 25E. All sales of a brand name item made to a licensed wholesaler prior to succession shall be attributed to the successor supplier for the purposes of determining whether 6 months of regular sales exist pursuant to section 25E.
Chapter 138 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 25E¾ the following section:- Section 25E 7/8. A “successor supplier” shall mean any person or entity who directly or indirectly acquires the right or obligation to sell an item with a brand name to a wholesaler licensed in the commonwealth. A successor supplier shall acquire such rights or obligations subject to section 25E. All sales of a brand name item made to a licensed wholesaler prior to succession shall be attributed to the successor supplier for the purposes of determining whether 6 months of regular sales exist pursuant to section 25E.