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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio Senate Bill 23 Revises the Alcohol Franchise Law Definitions
Last action · January 29, 2025: Referred to Small Business and Economic OpportunitySponsor: Andrew Brenner
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What This Bill Would Do
Ohio Senate Bill 23 amends section 1333.82 of the Revised Code to revise definitions under the , specifically adjusting the criteria for who qualifies as a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages.
Changes statutory definitions that govern contractual relationships between alcoholic beverage manufacturers and distributors operating in Ohio.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
manufacturer
Manufacturers of alcoholic beverages are subject to the revised statutory definition and production volume thresholds.
distributor
Distributors of alcoholic beverages operate under the franchise relationships and definitions governed by the amended statute.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jan 29, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to Small Business and Economic Opportunity
- Jan 22, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced
Version history
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