The legislative intent and purpose of this part is to provide a structure for the business relations between a wholesaler and a supplier of wine in Jefferson County. Regulation in this area within the county is considered necessary for the following reasons:
(1) To maintain stability and healthy competition in the wine industry in Jefferson County.
(2) To provide and maintain a sound, stable, and viable 3-tier system of distribution of wine to the public in Jefferson County.
(3) To promote the public health, safety, and welfare.
(4) To preserve and expand jobs in Jefferson County in the wine industry.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 37 - Jefferson County.
Article 2 - Alcoholic Beverages.
Part 2 - Jefferson County Wine Franchise Jobs Protection Act.
Section 45-37-21 - Short Title.
Section 45-37-21.01 - Applicability.
Section 45-37-21.02 - Purpose.
Section 45-37-21.03 - Definitions.
Section 45-37-21.04 - Wholesale Licensees; Exclusive Sales Territories.
Section 45-37-21.05 - Prohibited Activities - Supplier.
Section 45-37-21.06 - Prohibited Activities - Wholesaler.
Section 45-37-21.07 - Amendment, Modification, Termination, etc., of Agreement.
Section 45-37-21.08 - Transfer of Business of Wholesaler.
Section 45-37-21.10 - Waiver of Rights; Dispute Settlements.
Section 45-37-21.11 - Applicability of Agreements to Transferees and Successors in Business.