(1) No licensed wholesaler shall import, buy, offer for sale, or sell any brands offered for sale or sold by any out-of-state distiller, rectifier, winery, supplier, or wholesaler without:
(a) Having previously been granted distributing rights by a licensed out-of-state distiller, rectifier, winery, supplier, or wholesaler; and (b) Having previously filed with the department a brand registration form signed by the licensed out-of-state distiller, rectifier, winery, supplier, or wholesaler.
(2) No wholesaler shall file or register a brand belonging to an out-of-state distiller, rectifier, winery, supplier, or wholesaler until the out-of-state distiller, rectifier, winery, supplier, or wholesaler becomes licensed and has granted distributing rights to the wholesaler.