Ohio Code 4301.242 – Manufacturers and wholesale distributors – permitted conduct
(A) Notwithstanding the restrictions placed on manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and holders of permits for sale at retail or wholesale in section 4301.24 of the Revised Code, a manufacturer or wholesale distributor may engage in the following conduct, provided that the conduct does not lead to control of a permit holder by another person:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4301.242
- Another: when used to designate the owner of property which is the subject of an offense, includes not only natural persons but also every other owner of property. See Ohio Code 1.02
- At retail: means for use or consumption by the purchaser and not for resale. See Ohio Code 4301.01
- distributor: means a person engaged in the business of selling to retail dealers for purposes of resale. See Ohio Code 4301.01
- Manufacturer: means any person engaged in the business of manufacturing beer or intoxicating liquor. See Ohio Code 4301.01
- Person: includes firms and corporations. See Ohio Code 4301.01
(1) A manufacturer or wholesale distributor may accept from or provide to a manufacturer or wholesale distributor travel, lodging, food, and beverages.
(2) A manufacturer or wholesale distributor may provide to a retail permit holder or the permit holder’s employees or agents food, beverages, and recreational activities under either of the following circumstances:
(a) Food and beverages are provided by the manufacturer or wholesale distributor or the manufacturer’s or wholesale distributor’s employees or agents during a business meeting with a retail permit holder or the permit holder’s employees or agents.
(b) Recreational activities are enjoyed in the presence of the retail permit holder or the permit holder’s employees or agents and the manufacturer or wholesale distributor or the manufacturer’s or wholesale distributor’s employees or agents who are paying for the recreational activities.
(B) As used in this section, “recreational activities” includes sporting events, concerts, theatrical performances, and other forms of entertainment.