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R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-7-22 (2026)

Manufacturer’s or wholesaler’s interest in retailer

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(a) Except as otherwise provided, it shall be unlawful for any holder of a manufacturer’s or wholesaler’s license to have any direct or indirect interest in any retailer’s license or in the business carried on under a retailer’s license. If by operation of law the holder of a manufacturer’s or wholesaler’s license acquires an interest in a retailer’s license, or in the business carried on under a retailer’s license, he or she shall within thirty (30) days after acquiring that interest report the interest to the department and shall dispose of that interest in accordance with the directions of the department. Any person willfully violating the provisions of this section shall forfeit his or her manufacturer’s license and his or her interest in the retailer’s license.

(b) The holder of a license issued pursuant to § 3-6-1.1, et seq., located at 162 West Main Road, Little Compton, Rhode Island may have a direct or indirect interest in a Class B license, provided, that the holder shall remain obligated to comply with § 3-7-18 and § 3-5-11.1.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1987–2023 · leading case: Lawrence v. Anheuser-Busch, Inc., 523 A.2d 864 (R.I. 1987).
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Lawrence v. Anheuser-Busch, Inc., 523 A.2d 864 (R.I. 1987). “According to § 3-6-15, "[n]o 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 such license, either directly or indirectly * * According…”
Anvar v. Dwyer, 82 F.4th 1 (1st Cir. 2023). “27 , and they must remain separate and apart from the interests of any manufacturer or wholesaler, see R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-7-22(a). Licenses may issue only to Rhode Island residents or companies authorized to do business in the state.”
— R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-7-22(a) — 1 case
Anvar v. Dwyer, 82 F.4th 1 (1st Cir. 2023). “27 , and they must remain separate and apart from the interests of any manufacturer or wholesaler, see R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-7-22(a). Licenses may issue only to Rhode Island residents or companies authorized to do business in the state.”
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