Rhode Island § 3-6-15 - Manufacturing and Wholesale Licenses

Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 3-6-15 — Manufacturing and Wholesale Licenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3-6-15. Manufacturing and Wholesale Licenses

R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-6-15

§ 3-6-15. Manufacturer’s interest in business of wholesaler prohibited.

No manufacturer of distilled spirits or wines whose principal place of manufacture is outside of this state shall hold a wholesaler’s license issued under this title or shall have any interest in a wholesaler’s license, either directly or indirectly, as an owner or part owner, or through a subsidiary or affiliate, or by any officers, directors, or employees of the manufacturer, or by stock ownership, interlocking directors, trusteeship, loan, mortgage or by being a guarantor, endorser or surety of any obligation of a wholesaler.

History of Section.
G.L. 1956, § 3-6-15; P.L. 1968, ch. 96, § 1.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 3-6-15

What does Rhode Island General Laws § 3-6-15 cover?

Section 3-6-15 ("Manufacturing and Wholesale Licenses") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Rhode Island § 3-6-15?

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