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.