§ 3-6-16 - Purchases by wholesalers from distilleries, wineries, rectifiers, breweries and certain importers only. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 3-6-16

   § 3-6-16  Purchases by wholesalers fromdistilleries, wineries, rectifiers, breweries and certain importers only.– (a) The holders of wholesale licenses in this state shall purchase beveragesonly from the distillery, rectifier, winery or brewery manufacturing thebeverages or from the importer holding the basic contract with a foreignsupplier whereby that foreign supplier exports distilled spirits, wines or maltbeverages into the United States. Any wholesaler, who, prior to May 16, 1975,has made regular purchases from the agent specifically designated by adistillery, rectifier, winery, brewery or importer for the express purpose ofmaking sales of distilled spirits, wines or malt beverages to wholesalers instates other than the one in which the agent is licensed and located, maycontinue to make those purchases from the agent.

   (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply topurchases by wholesalers in this state from other wholesalers in this state norshall the provisions of this section apply to purchases of distilled spirits,wines or malt beverages by wholesalers in this state from wholesalers inanother state who sell the same brand of distilled spirits, wines or maltbeverages if those purchases are made only to fill in temporary shortages ofinventory.