Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB2580 by Lucio (Relating to actions under the Beer Industry Fair Dealing Law.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 102 to indicate certain protections provided to beer distributors apply whether there is a change or transfer of ownership of a brand at the manufacturing level. The bill would also require persons to bring suits on certain actions not later than four years after the day the cause of action accrues. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission anticipates no significant fiscal impact to their agency.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.