Rhode Island General Laws
R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-6-15 (2026)
Manufacturer’s interest in business of wholesaler prohibited
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No manufacturer of distilled spirits or wines whose principal place of manufacture is outside of this state shall hold a wholesaler’s license issued under this title or shall have any interest in a wholesaler’s license, either directly or indirectly, as an owner or part owner, or through a subsidiary or affiliate, or by any officers, directors, or employees of the manufacturer, or by stock ownership, interlocking directors, trusteeship, loan, mortgage or by being a guarantor, endorser or surety of any obligation of a wholesaler.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case, 1987–1987 · leading case: Lawrence v. Anheuser-Busch, Inc., 523 A.2d 864 (R.I. 1987).
Lawrence v. Anheuser-Busch, Inc., 523 A.2d 864 (R.I. 1987). “3 In fact, as is noted by plaintiffs themselves, the scheme is designed to prevent any influence by a manufacturer over a wholesaler, or by a manufacturer or wholesaler over a retailer, see §§ 3-6-15 and 3-7-22 — thus prohibiting in effect the very control critical to an agency…”
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