An Act relative to successor supplier laws and the termination of sales to wholesalers of alcoholic beverages

This bill clarifies rules for alcohol suppliers when ownership changes. It defines a "successor supplier" as any entity taking over the right to sell branded alcoholic beverages to Massachusetts-licensed wholesalers. The key provision requires that all prior sales of a brand to wholesalers by the original supplier count toward the 6-month minimum sales requirement under existing law, ensuring continuity for the new supplier. This directly affects alcohol suppliers and wholesalers during ownership transitions in Massachusetts. The bill amends Chapter 138 of the General Laws to implement this change.