83R5011 JAM-D
By: Van de Putte S.B. No. 1182
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the sale by an alcoholic beverage wholesaler of
equipment, fixtures, or supplies used in the selling or dispensing
of distilled spirits.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 102, Alcoholic Beverage
Code, is amended by adding Section 102.072 to read as follows:
Sec. 102.072. SALE OF EQUIPMENT BY WHOLESALER.
Notwithstanding Sections 102.04 and 102.07 or any other provision
of this code, the holder of a wholesaler's permit may sell to mixed
beverage and private club registration permittees any equipment,
fixtures, or supplies used in the selling or dispensing of
distilled spirits if the equipment, fixtures, or supplies are not
marketed or sold in a manner that:
(1) influences a mixed beverage or private club
registration permittee to purchase any quantity of alcoholic
beverages;
(2) affects the terms by which a mixed beverage or
private club registration permittee may purchase alcoholic
beverages; or
(3) threatens the independence of a mixed beverage or
private club registration permittee.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.