The bill, H.B. No. 4517, introduces new regulations regarding the sale of liquor on credit from holders of distiller's and rectifier's permits to wholesalers. It mandates that distillers provide an invoice to wholesalers upon purchase, which must include the purchase date. Wholesalers are required to pay for the liquor within 30 days of receiving the invoice. If a wholesaler fails to make the payment on time, the distiller can report the delinquency to the commission, which will maintain a list of such wholesalers. The commission is also responsible for removing a wholesaler from this list once proof of payment is provided.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the commission cannot accept voluntary cancellations or suspensions of a wholesaler's permit, nor allow for permit renewals or transfers if the wholesaler has outstanding payments. Furthermore, individuals whose permits are canceled or expired due to delinquency will be ineligible to obtain any other permits or licenses until their debts are settled. The commission is tasked with adopting rules to implement these provisions, and the act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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