SRC-JBJ S.B. 1121 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1121
76R8101 MCK-DBy: Armbrister
Economic Development
4/12/1999
As Filed


DIGEST 

Currently, Section 102.07, Alcoholic Beverage Code, prohibits the unlawful
marketing practices between a wholesaler and a retailer.  S.B. 1121 would
allow communication between the wholesaler and retailer about certain
upcoming promotional activities on the retailer's premises. 
   
PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 1121 would allow communication regarding certain
promotional activities between alcoholic beverage permit holders. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 102.07, Alcoholic Beverage Code, by amending
Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (g), to include Subsection (g) as an
exception to prohibitions for certain beer, wine, and alcoholic businesses.
Provides that Subsection (a) does not prohibit a permittee covered under
Subsection (a) from prearranging or preannouncing a promotional activity
otherwise permitted by this code.  Authorizes the permittee to preannounce
a promotion to a consumer.  Makes conforming changes. 

SECTION 2Effective date: September 1, 1999.

SECTION 3Emergency clause.