§ 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).]
Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by
P.L.224-2005, SEC.31; P.L.94-2008, SEC.48; P.L.159-2014, SEC.38;
P.L.139-2021, SEC.3.