§ 3-5-34. Brewer-Wholesaler Relations — Applicability of Code Sections 3-5-29 Through 3-5-33
Code Sections 3-5-29 through 3-5-33 shall apply to designations in effect on or after July 1, 1983. History. Code 1981, § 3-5-34 , enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 1214, § 2.
§ 3-5-35. Declaration of Policy; “Brewpubs”
The General Assembly reaffirms the policy of this state of strict enforcement of laws and regulations applicable to the manufacture or sale of beer, including without limitation those establishing the three-tier distribution system with prohibitions against ownership and employment interests between the three tiers but creates a limited exception for the operation of “brewpubs” as […]
§ 3-5-36. “Brewpub” Exception to Three-Tier Distribution System
A limited exception to the provisions of Code Sections 3-5-29 through 3-5-32 providing a three-tier system for the distribution and sale of malt beverages shall exist for owners and operators of brewpubs, subject to the following terms and conditions: No individual shall be permitted to own or operate a brewpub without first obtaining a proper […]
§ 3-5-37. “Brewpub” Exception; Rules and Regulations
The Department of Revenue shall be authorized to promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry out or make effective the provisions of Code Sections 3-5-35 and 3-5-36. History. Code 1981, § 3-5-37 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 734, § 3.
§ 3-5-31. Brewer-Wholesaler Relations — License Requirement for Shippers of Beer; Application
No shipper shall be permitted to ship beer into the state without first obtaining a proper license from the commissioner in the manner provided in this title. In addition to the bond required in Code Section 3-5-25.1 and such other documentation required by the commissioner pursuant to this title, each shipper shall: Submit with his […]
§ 3-5-32. Brewer-Wholesaler Relations — Conflicts of Interest
No licensed registered brewer, broker, or importer authorized to do business in this state nor any of his employees or members of such brewer’s, broker’s, or importer’s immediate family shall have, own, or enjoy ownership interest in or partnership arrangement with the business of any wholesaler or retailer licensee. Cooperative advertising and incentive programs shall […]
§ 3-5-33. Brewer-Wholesaler Relations — Prohibited Acts
No brewer, broker, or importer shall: Induce or coerce, or attempt to induce or coerce, any wholesaler to accept delivery of any malt beverage which has not been ordered or agreed upon by the wholesaler, provided that recommendation, endorsement, exposition, persuasion, or argument shall not be deemed to constitute inducements, coercion, or requirements prohibited by […]
§ 3-5-20. Levy and Amount of State Occupational License Tax; Application for License
An annual occupational license tax is imposed upon each brewer, manufacturer, broker, importer, wholesaler, and retail dealer of beer in this state, as follows: Upon each brewer $ 1,000.00 (2) Upon each wholesale dealer 500.00 (3) Upon each importer 500.00 (4) Upon each broker 50.00 (5) Upon each retail dealer 50.00 (6) Upon each brewpub […]
§ 3-5-21. Sale, Offer for Sale, or Possession of Bottles or Cans Not Having Prescribed Identification on Crowns or Lids; Alternate Identification for Use on Certain Imported Bottles or Containers
The commissioner may prescribe by regulation that no person engaged in the business of selling, manufacturing, or distributing malt beverages specified in this chapter in bottles or cans may sell, offer for sale, or possess for the purpose of sale any bottles or cans containing such malt beverages unless the crowns or lids contain the […]
§ 3-5-23. License for Manufacture of Malt Beverages — Grounds and Procedure for Revocation Generally
No license issued by the state or by any other duly authorized licensing authority to any person for the manufacture of malt beverages shall be revoked except for due cause. Due cause for the revocation of a brewer’s license shall consist only of violation of the laws regulating the manufacture of malt beverages and of […]