(a) Any person holding a manufacturer permit, a wholesaler permit or an out-of-state shippers permit under this chapter, shall convert his bottle size to the metric system of weights and measures on or before January 1, 1979, for wine. Any such person may convert his bottle size to such metric system for wine prior to such date or for spirits and alcohol at any time, provided he files notice of such conversion with the Department of Consumer Protection thirty days prior to such conversion. No bottle size converted to such metric system shall be reconverted to the United States customary system of weights and measures.

(b) Repealed by P.A. 03-235, S. 5, effective June 26, 2003.