§ 3-3-310 — Solicitation or taking orders

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation in this state in person, by letter, circular, or other printed matter, or in any other manner, to solicit or take orders in this state for any alcoholic, vinous, malt, spirituous, or fermented liquors or any compound or preparation thereof commonly called tonic, bitters, or medicated liquors, or any other liquors, bitters, or drinks prohibited by the laws of this state to be sold, bartered, or otherwise disposed of. (b) The prohibition of this section shall apply to such liquors, bitters, and drinks, whether the parties intend that the liquors, bitters, or drinks shall be shipped into this state from outside of the state or from one (1) point in this state to another point in this state. (c) The taking or soliciting of orders for the above-described liquors is within the inhibition of this section, although the orders are subject to approval by some other person, and no part of the price is paid, nor any part of the goods is delivered when the order is taken. (d) If such order is in writing, parol evidence thereof is admissible without producing or accounting for the absence of the original. (e) Upon conviction, any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this section, except as otherwise expressly provided in this section, shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

Legislative History

Acts 1917, No. 13, §§ 10, 19, p. 41; 1919, No. 87, § 5[7]; C. & M. Dig., §§ 6174, 6183; Pope's Dig., § 14155; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 48-916, 48-917; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 370.