The General Assembly reaffirms the policy of this state of strict enforcement of laws and regulations applicable to the manufacture or sale of beer, including without limitation those establishing the three-tier distribution system with prohibitions against ownership and employment interests between the three tiers but creates a limited exception for the operation of “brewpubs” as such term is defined in Code Section 3-1-2.
History. Code 1981, § 3-5-35 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 734, § 3.
Administrative rules and regulations.
Brewpubs, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Department of Revenue, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit, Subject 560-2-8.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1995, Code Section 3-5-35 as enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 486, § 1, was redesignated as Code Section 3-5-38.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 2 - State License Requirements and Regulations for Manufacture, Distribution, and Sale
§ 3-5-20. Levy and Amount of State Occupational License Tax; Application for License
§ 3-5-23. License for Manufacture of Malt Beverages — Grounds and Procedure for Revocation Generally
§ 3-5-25. License for Manufacture of Malt Beverages — Renewal
§ 3-5-26. Persons to Whom Malt Beverages May Be Sold by Wholesale Dealers
§ 3-5-29. Brewer-Wholesaler Relations — “Agreement” Defined
§ 3-5-30. Brewer-Wholesaler Relations — Purpose; Intent; Enforcement
§ 3-5-31. Brewer-Wholesaler Relations — License Requirement for Shippers of Beer; Application
§ 3-5-32. Brewer-Wholesaler Relations — Conflicts of Interest
§ 3-5-33. Brewer-Wholesaler Relations — Prohibited Acts
§ 3-5-34. Brewer-Wholesaler Relations — Applicability of Code Sections 3-5-29 Through 3-5-33
§ 3-5-35. Declaration of Policy; “Brewpubs”
§ 3-5-36. “Brewpub” Exception to Three-Tier Distribution System