18B-1209. Retaliatory action prohibited.
No winery may take retaliatory action against a wholesaler who files or manifests an intention to file a complaint alleging that the winery violated a State or federal law or rule. Retaliatory action includes refusal without good cause to continue the agreement or a material reduction in the quality of service or quantity of products available to the wholesaler under the agreement. (1983, c. 85, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 18B - Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages
Article 12 - Wine Distribution Agreements.
§ 18B-1200 - Construction; findings and purpose; exceptions.
§ 18B-1202 - No inducement, coercion, or discrimination.
§ 18B-1203 - Primary area of responsibility; no discrimination.
§ 18B-1205 - Notice of intent to terminate.
§ 18B-1206 - Transfer of business.
§ 18B-1207 - Judicial remedies.
§ 18B-1208 - Price of product.
§ 18B-1209 - Retaliatory action prohibited.
§ 18B-1211 - No discrimination.
§ 18B-1213 - Obligations of purchaser.
§ 18B-1214 - Prohibited practices enumerated.