The wholesaler licensee designated as the exclusive wholesaler for a brand or brands within a designated territory must service retail licensees within that territory without discrimination, and shall service for the purpose of quality control all of the alcoholic beverages sold by that wholesaler to retailers within such territory. Each such wholesaler shall provide such additional quality control services and comply with such additional quality control standards as are specified in writing from time to time by the owner of the trademark of the brand or brands of alcoholic beverages, provided those activities or standards are reasonable and are reasonably related to the maintenance of quality control, and provided that the wholesaler has received written notice thereof.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 28 - Intoxicating Liquor, Malt Beverages and Wine.
Chapter 8 - Exclusive Sales Territories and Wholesalers.
Section 28-8-1 - Legislative Policy and Intent.
Section 28-8-2 - Designation of Exclusive Sales Territory and Exclusive Wholesaler.
Section 28-8-3 - Territorial Agreement May Not Establish or Maintain Resale Price.
Section 28-8-4 - Modification of Designated Sales Territory or Territorial Agreement.
Section 28-8-5 - Wholesaler Service and Quality Control.
Section 28-8-6 - Board Verification of Reporting and Payment of Taxes.