Substitute Bill No. 7183 Summary

• Repeals and replaces Section 30-17 of the general statutes effective July 1, 2019, governing alcoholic liquor wholesaler permits issued by the Department of Consumer Protection.

• Increases the minimum period required before a wholesaler distributorship can be terminated or modified from six months to eighteen months, with exceptions for just and sufficient cause.

• Reduces the notice period for appointing additional wholesalers for alcohol, spirits, or wine products from six months to three months, while maintaining the longer notice period for beer product appointments.

• Sets annual permit fees at $2,650 for a standard wholesaler permit and $1,000 for a beer-only wholesaler permit.

• Allows wholesalers and manufacturers to negotiate different termination terms in written agreements and requires fourteen days' prior notice to the Department of Consumer Protection before making changes to authorized distributor lists.