FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 5265

                                  C 205 L 87

BYSenator Warnke; by request of Liquor Control Board

Eliminating certain restrictions on purchase of beer by licensed beer retailers.

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Currently, retail beer licensees are required to purchase beer solely from licensed beer wholesalers.  As a result of this restriction, government agencies find it difficult to dispose of lawfully seized beer.  In addition, retail beer licensees that are discontinuing business operations are unable to dispose of their stock, unless a wholesaler is willing to accept returned merchandise.

SUMMARY:

Retail beer licensees are permitted to purchase beer from government agencies which have lawfully seized beer and Board authorized retailers.  In addition, licensees may purchase beer from other beer retailers that are discontinuing business and are unable to find a wholesaler that will accept returned merchandise.

Beer purchased under the provisions of the act is required to meet its manufacturer's quality standards.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate    46     0

      House 96   0 (House amended)

      Senate    45     2 (Senate concurred)

EFFECTIVE:July 26, 1987