STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 52nd Legislature (2010)

SENATE BILL 1992	By:	Ballenger

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to intoxicating liquors; amending 37 O.S. 2001, Section 533, which relates to sales to wholesaler; modifying language; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1.     AMENDATORY      37 O.S. 2001, Section 533, is amended to read as follows:
Section 533.  Any manufacturer or subsidiary of a manufacturer who markets his or her or its products solely through a subsidiary or subsidiaries, a distiller, rectifier, bottler, winemaker, brewer, or importer of alcoholic beverages, bottled or made in a foreign country, either within or without this state, shall be required to sell such brands or kinds of alcoholic beverages to every licensed wholesaler or Class B wholesaler who desires to purchase the same, on the same price basis and without discrimination or inducements, and shall further be required to sell such beverages only to those persons licensed as wholesalers or Class B wholesalers.
No manufacturer shall require a wholesaler or Class B wholesaler to purchase any alcoholic beverages or any goods, wares or merchandise as a condition to the wholesaler or Class B wholesaler obtaining or being entitled to purchase any alcoholic beverages.
Violation Any violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor.  Conviction hereunder shall automatically revoke the violator's license.
SECTION 2.  This act shall become effective November 1, 2010.

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