Tex. Alcoh. Bev. Code Section 102.71
Definitions


In this subchapter:

(1)

“This Act” means this subchapter which shall have the short title and may be cited as the “Malt Beverage Industry Fair Dealing Law.”

(2)

“Agreement” means any contract, agreement, or arrangement, whether expressed or implied, whether oral or written, for a definite or indefinite period between a brewer and a distributor pursuant to which a distributor has the right to purchase, resell, and distribute any brand or brands of malt beverage offered by a brewer.

(3)

“Distributor” means those persons licensed under Section 64.01 (Authorized Activities) or 65.01 of this code.

(4)

“Brewer” means those persons licensed under Section 62.01 (Authorized Activities), 63.01 (Authorized Activities), or 74.01 (Authorized Activities).

(6)

“Good cause” means the failure by any party to an agreement, without reasonable excuse or justification, to comply substantially with an essential, reasonable, and commercially acceptable requirement imposed by the other party under the terms of an agreement.

(5)

“Territory” or “sales territory” means the geographic area of distribution and sale responsibility designated by an agreement between a distributor and brewer, as provided in Section 102.51 (Setting of Territorial Limits) of this code, for any brands of the brewer.
Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 60, ch. 26, Sec. 1, eff. April 8, 1981.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 309, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 102.71 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AL/htm/AL.­102.­htm#102.­71 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

102.01
Tied House Prohibited
102.02
Providing Samples
102.03
Persons Barred from Interest in Premises of Retail Liquor Outlet
102.04
Persons Barred from Interest in Mixed Beverage Business
102.05
Hotel: Multiple Interests Authorized
102.06
Relationship Between Agent and Package Store
102.07
Prohibited Dealings with Retailer or Consumer
102.08
Wholesaler: Liquor Manufactured by Affiliate
102.09
Wholesaler: Interest in Distiller and Rectifier
102.10
Distiller and Rectifier: Interest in Wholesaler
102.11
Brewer or Distributor: Prohibited Interests
102.12
Commercial Bribery by Brewer or Distributor
102.13
Exclusive Outlet Agreement as to Brewery Products
102.14
Brewer or Distributor: Furnishing Equipment or Fixtures
102.15
Brewer or Distributor: Prohibited Dealings with Retailer
102.16
Unlawful Agreements
102.17
Contract for Sale of Liquor
102.18
Brewer: Prohibited Interests
102.19
Promotional Gift Wine
102.20
Restocking and Rotation of Alcoholic Beverages Authorized
102.21
Continuity of Certain Protections for Malt Beverage Distributors
102.22
Verification of Use of Facilities
102.31
Cash Payment Required
102.32
Sale of Liquor: Credit Restrictions
102.51
Setting of Territorial Limits
102.52
Rights of Distributors
102.53
Rights of Retailers
102.54
Additional Requirements for Applicants for Distributor’s License
102.55
Territorial Assignments
102.56
Application of Territorial Limits to Certain Permit Holders
102.071
Sale of Glassware and Nonalcoholic Beverages
102.71
Definitions
102.72
Purposes
102.73
Termination and Notice of Cancellation
102.74
Cancellation
102.75
Prohibited Conduct
102.76
Transfer of Business Assets or Stock
102.77
Reasonable Compensation
102.78
Right of Free Association
102.79
Judicial Remedies
102.80
Coverage and Effective Date
102.81
Malt Beverages
102.82
Statute of Limitations

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 102.71’s source at texas​.gov