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OH SB138
Bill
Status
Introduced
7/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Brenner
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AI Summary
- Amends section 1333.82 of the Revised Code to revise definitions and provisions of the Alcohol Franchise Law governing relationships between beer and wine manufacturers and distributors
- Excludes manufacturers producing less than 250,000 barrels of beer annually from the definition of "manufacturer"
- Defines "good faith" as fair and equitable conduct between franchise parties, while specifically excluding recommendations, endorsements, arguments, and persuasion from constituting lack of good faith or coercion
- Defines "brand" for wine purposes to mean wines that differ by type, brand name, trade name, or container size
- Defines "sales area or territory" as exclusive geographic areas assigned to A or B permit holders with defined boundaries, excluding retail locations previously assigned to other permit holders before April 9, 2001
Legislative Description
Revise the Alcohol Franchise Law
Commerce
Last Action
Referred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources
9/13/2023
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Natural Resources9/13/2023
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