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(a) The holder of a mixed beverage permit or a private club permit, or the agent, servant, or employee of a holder of a mixed beverage permit or private club permit commits an offense if the holder, agent, servant, or employee substitutes one brand of alcoholic beverage for a brand that has been specifically requested by a consumer, unless the consumer is notified and consents to the substitution.
(b) A holder of a permit who violates Subsection (a) of this section is liable in a civil suit to a consumer for damages resulting from the substitution. The court shall award the prevailing party in an action under this section attorney's fees and costs of action.
(c) The commission shall provide written notice of the provisions of this section to an applicant or permittee when issuing an original or renewal mixed beverage permit or private club permit on or after October 1, 1993.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code - ALCO BEV § 28.081. Substitution of Brand Without Consent of Consumer Prohibited - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/alcoholic-beverage-code/alco-bev-sect-28-081/
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