Req. No. 2735 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 STATE OF OKLAHOMA 2nd Session of the 58th Legislature (2022) SENATE BILL 1723 By: Coleman AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to alcoholic beverages; amending 37A O.S. 2021, Section 3 -116.2, which relates to designated wholesalers ; removing beer distributors from posting requirements; providing exception for beer distributors; removing exception for certain wine and spirits wholesale rs; and declaring an emergency. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 37A O.S. 2021, Section 3 -116.2, is amended to read as follows: Section 3-116.2. A. In the event a manufacturer has designated a wine and spirits wholesaler or a brewer has designated a beer distributor pursuant to subsecti on B of Section 3-116 of this title to sell its product in the state, the wine and spi rits wholesaler shall comply with the following posting requirements: The wine an d spirits wholesaler or beer distributor appointed pursuant to subsection B of Section 3 -116 of this title shall submit its line- item price posting for that product no later than the fifteenth day of each month. If the fifteenth day of the month falls on a Req. No. 2735 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Saturday, Sunday or a holiday then t he wine and spirits wholesaler shall submit its price posting on the next busin ess day. The price posting submitted by the wine and spi rits wholesaler shall list the line-item price, handling cost, transportation cost and any other costs that may be assoc iated with the sale or delivery of that item. All prices shall become effectiv e on the first business day of the month following postin g and shall remain in effect and unchanged in one-month increments. No change or modification of the posted price shall be permitted except upon written permission from the ABLE Commission based on good cause shown. B. This section shall not apply unless a product has been designated by a manufacturer for distribution by a single wine and spirits wholesaler in the state o r by a brewer for distribution by a beer distributor pursuant to subsection B o f Section 3-116 of this title to a beer distributor or it s commonly owned affiliate that has been designated by a brewer pursuant to subsec tion B of Section 3- 116 of this title. SECTION 2. It being immediately necessary for the pr eservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage a nd approval. 58-2-2735 MR 1/20/2022 6:01:42 PM