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Utah Senate advances beer industry distribution bill; sponsor says it protects retailers
Summary
Senate Bill 73, a three-tier beer distribution and franchise fairness bill, advanced in the Utah Senate Jan. 29, 1998, after sponsor Sen. Blackcomb said it shields retailers from undue pressure by brewers and establishes franchise protections for wholesalers and retailers.
SALT LAKE CITY — Senate Bill 73, a package of rules for beer distribution described by the sponsor as a three-tier protection for wholesalers and retailers, advanced in the Utah Senate on Jan. 29 and was placed on the third-reading calendar.
Senator Blackcomb, presenting SB 73, called it "the famous beer bill" and said the legislation establishes safeguards to protect retailers from undue pressure by brewers, including protections against forced advertising or…
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