Scheduled for committee hearing, L.B. 1239 would require franchise agreements between a manufacturer and wholesaler to be in writing and include, at a minimum: (1) the term in years and rights to termination or extension; (2) a list of the manufacturer’s brands for which the wholesaler has the right to offer and sell within a specified geographic territory; (3) terms constituting consideration offered and accepted by each party; (4) notice provisions identifying the name, address, phone number, and email address for each party; and (5) terms addressing a sale or other transfer of each party’s licensed business.
NE Franchise Bill Up for Hearing
Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
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Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
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