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GA SB444

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jason Anavitarte

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes retail dealers in Georgia to offer discounts on alcoholic beverages sold for off-premises consumption through premiums, coupons, or rebates
  • Requires that any discount be offered uniformly at all licensed premises owned or operated by the same retail dealer and not be specific to any particular brand
  • All costs associated with the discount—including printing, advertising, redemption services, and the discount itself—must be borne solely by the retail dealer, with no involvement or arrangement from manufacturers or wholesalers
  • Prohibits discounts that would result in alcoholic beverages being sold below cost, defined as the wholesale price plus local excise tax as reflected in invoices the commissioner of revenue may require to be maintained on-site
  • Amends Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 3-3-12

Legislative Description

Alcoholic Beverages; retail dealers to offer discounts to consumers through premiums, coupons, or rebates; authorize

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

2/27/2024

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries and Utilities2/1/2024

Full Bill Text

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