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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) 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:
(1) To prohibit unfair business practices and to prevent any one segment of the malt beverage industry to gain unfair advantage over the other segments;
(2) To foster vigorous and healthy interbrand competition in the malt beverage industry;
(3) To provide an orderly three-tier system for the distribution and sale of good quality malt beverages in the State of Georgia;
(4) To promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of Georgia; and
(5) To provide a distribution system for malt beverages that will facilitate the collection and accountability of state and local excise taxes.
(b) The provisions of Code Sections 3-5-31 through 3-5-34 may not be varied by separate agreement and any such attempt shall be void and unenforceable as being violative of the public policy of this state.
(c) The commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate such regulations as are consistent with the stated policies of this article.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-5-30 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-3-alcoholic-beverages/ga-code-sect-3-5-30/
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