Section 7.1-5-5-9 - Coercion prohibited; unequitable termination of contract prohibited(a) This section does not apply to product management (as described in 905 IAC 1-5.2-15) by a permittee.(b) It is unlawful for a permittee to coerce, or attempt to coerce, or persuade another permittee to enter into an agreement, or to take an action, which would violate a provision of this title or of the rules and regulations of the commission.(c) This subsection does not apply to the cancellation or termination of an agreement under IC 7.1-3-25.5-4. It is unlawful for a beer wholesaler or a primary source of supply to cancel or terminate an agreement or contract between a beer wholesaler and a primary source of supply for the sale of beer, unfairly and without due regard for the equities of the other party.(d) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (b) or (c) commits a Class B misdemeanor.Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-23(a).
Amended by P.L. 139-2021,SEC. 3, eff. 7/1/2021.Amended by P.L. 159-2014, SEC. 38, eff. 7/1/2014.(Formerly: Acts1973 , P.L. 55, SEC.1.) As amended by P.L. 224-2005, SEC.31; P.L. 94-2008, SEC.48.