§ 3-5-27. Malt Beverages Acquired by Retail Dealers From Persons Other Than Licensed Wholesale Dealers Declared Contraband
Any malt beverage possessed, sold, or offered for sale by a retail dealer which was purchased or otherwise acquired from any person other than a wholesale dealer authorized to do business under this chapter is declared to be contraband and shall be seized by the commissioner or the appropriate local authorities and disposed of by […]
§ 3-5-28. Delivery, Receipt, and Storage of Malt Beverages Sold by Wholesale Dealers to Retail Dealers
All malt beverages sold by a wholesale dealer to a retail dealer shall be delivered only to the premises of a licensed retail dealer and transported only by a conveyance owned, or leased, and operated by a wholesale dealer who is designated to deal in the brands of malt beverages sold and is licensed to […]
§ 3-5-29. Brewer-Wholesaler Relations — “Agreement” Defined
As used in Code Sections 3-5-30 through 3-5-34, the term “agreement” shall mean a commercial relationship, not required to be evidenced in writing, of definite or indefinite duration between a brewer and a malt beverage wholesaler pursuant to which the wholesaler has been authorized to distribute one or more of the brewer’s brands of malt […]
§ 3-5-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Barrel” means 31 gallons. “Brewer” means a manufacturer of malt beverages. “Case” means a box or receptacle containing not more than 288 ounces of malt beverages on the average. History. Code 1933, § 5A-4101, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1573, § 1; Ga. L. 2017, p. 406, […]
§ 3-5-30. Brewer-Wholesaler Relations — Purpose; Intent; Enforcement
Code Sections 3-5-31 through 3-5-34 are promulgated pursuant to the authority granted to the state under the provisions of the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution and specifically for the following purposes and policies: To prohibit unfair business practices and to prevent any one segment of the malt beverage industry to gain unfair advantage […]
§ 3-5-2. Determination as to When Possession Occurs
For purposes of this chapter, with respect to malt beverages manufactured within this state, possession occurs when the product is first identifiable as a malt beverage, in accordance with this title and such regulations as may be promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to this title. With respect to malt beverages shipped from outside this state […]
§ 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 […]
§ 3-5-3. Malt Beverages Upon Which Taxes Not Paid and Motor Vehicles, Watercraft, or Aircraft Used in Transporting Same Declared Contraband
Malt beverages in quantities exceeding the amount specified in Code Section 3-3-8, upon which the taxes imposed by or authorized pursuant to this chapter have not been paid in this state, are declared to be contraband; and any motor vehicle, watercraft, or aircraft used in transporting such beverages in excess of the amount specified in […]
§ 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 […]
§ 3-5-4. Production of Malt Beverages in Private Residences; Consumption; Transportation and Delivery; Home-Brew Special Events
Malt beverages may be produced by a person in his or her private residence subject to the limitations provided in this Code section. The total quantity of malt beverages that may be produced in any private residence shall be as follows: Not more than 100 gallons per calendar year if there is only one person […]