An Act relative to termination of sales to wholesalers by suppliers of alcoholic beverages
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to end the practice of alcoholic beverage suppliers directly selling to wholesalers in Massachusetts. Instead, suppliers would be required to sell directly to retailers. The goal is to shift control of alcohol sales to the end consumer and potentially increase competition within the industry. This legislation aims to change the current distribution model for alcoholic beverages in the state.
Key provisions
- Suppliers must sell directly to retailers, not wholesalers.
- This change would affect the way alcohol is distributed throughout Massachusetts.
- The bill seeks to reduce the role of wholesalers in the alcohol supply chain.
- Retailers would become the primary point of sale for alcoholic beverages.
Who is affected
- Alcoholic beverage suppliers
- Wholesalers of alcoholic beverages
- Retailers of alcoholic beverages
- Consumers of alcoholic beverages
Notable changes
- Shifts alcohol distribution from wholesalers to direct sales from suppliers to retailers.
- Could lead to changes in pricing and availability of alcoholic beverages.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Moran
Cosponsor
Michael J. Moran
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