HB2803

Alcoholic beverages; termination of distribution agreements; requirements; arbitration; inventory; effective date.

Complete·5/27/25

Oklahoma HB2803 amends beer distributor agreements, requiring fair market value compensation and inventory purchase upon termination.

Oklahoma HB2803 modifies the termination of beer distributor agreements, ensuring fair market value compensation and inventory purchase. If a brewer terminates a distributor agreement, the successor brewer must compensate the existing distributor for lost distribution rights and purchase remaining inventory. If the parties cannot agree on the fair market value, arbitration is required. The arbitration must be conducted by a panel with specific qualifications and follow the Uniform Arbitration Act.

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Roll Call Votes

79 Yea

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2 Nay

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17 Absent

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History

May 27, 2025

House

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/25/2025

May 19, 2025

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

May 19, 2025

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House