Senate Bill No. 592 amends Section 3-115 of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Code to allow certain distributors, including beer distributors and holders of small brewer or brewpub self-distribution licenses, to issue credits to retailers for the removal of beer or cider from their premises under specific conditions. The bill stipulates that a credit can only be issued if the distributor has previously made two quality control replacements for the same brand, packaging, and alcohol by volume within one calendar year. The credit is limited to one per retailer per year, capped at four cases of beer or cider, and cannot be a refund or considered a consignment sale.
Additionally, the bill clarifies that a consignment sale of beer shall not be authorized under this section. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2026. The amendments aim to regulate the withdrawal of beer and cider from retailers' stock while ensuring quality control and preventing potential abuses in the distribution process.