§8.22. Contracts to purchase distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages.
27 C.F.R. § 8.22
Any contract or agreement, written or unwritten, which has the effect of requiring the retailer to purchase distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages from the industry member beyond a single sales transaction is prohibited. Examples of such contracts are:
An advertising contract between an industry member and a retailer with the express or implied requirement of the purchase of the advertiser's products; or
A sales contract awarded on a competitive bid basis which has the effect of prohibiting the retailer from purchasing from other industry members by:
Requiring that for the period of the agreement, the retailer purchase a product or line of products exclusively from the industry member; or
Requiring that the retailer purchase a specific or minimum quantity during the period of the agreement.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 49-50; 27 U.S.C. 202 and 205; 44 U.S.C. 3504(h).
Source
Source: T.D. ATF-74, 45 FR 63256, Sept. 23, 1980, unless otherwise noted.