3-5-30. Brewer-wholesaler relations — Purpose; intent; enforcement.

Code Sections 3-5-31 through 3-5-34 are promulgated pursuant to the authority granted to the state under the provisions of the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution and specifically for the following purposes and policies:#

1. (1)

   To prohibit unfair business practices and to prevent any one segment of the malt beverage industry to gain unfair advantage over the other segments;#

2. (2)

   To foster vigorous and healthy interbrand competition in the malt beverage industry;#

3. (3)

   To provide an orderly three-tier system for the distribution and sale of good quality malt beverages in the State of Georgia;#

4. (4)

   To promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of Georgia; and#

5. (5)

   To provide a distribution system for malt beverages that will facilitate the collection and accountability of state and local excise taxes.#

The provisions of Code Sections 3-5-31 through 3-5-34 may not be varied by separate agreement and any such attempt shall be void and unenforceable as being violative of the public policy of this state.#

The commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate such regulations as are consistent with the stated policies of this article.#