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KRS 244.500

Malt beverage premium prohibition -- Exceptions

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Cobb v. King Kwik Minit Market, Inc. (1984)

Most recently applied in Cobb v. King Kwik Minit Market, Inc. (September 1984)

Effective: July 15, 2020 History: Amended 2020 Ky

(1) Except as permitted by subsection (2) of this section, a licensee shall not offer or give anything tangible of value as a premium, gift, or prize for:

(a) The return of caps, stoppers, corks, stamps, wrappers, coupons, or labels taken from any bottle, case, barrel, or package containing malt beverages; or (b) Any purpose in connection with the sale of malt beverages.

(2) The following activities shall be permitted:

(a) The return of moneys specifically deposited for the return of the original containers to the owners;

(b) A premium, gift, or prize by brewers, wholesalers, or distributors to wholesalers, distributors, or their employees in connection with sales incentive programs;

(c) Brewer-sponsored national sweepstakes in which major prizes, not including brand-related novelty items, are given to consumers based on certificates found in malt beverage packages or on point of sale materials. Malt beverage distributors, retail licensees, and their employees shall not be eligible to redeem the certificates or participate in the national sweepstakes;

(d) The sale of malt beverages packaged in or securely bundled with brand-related novelty items if the price charged for the packaged or bundled malt beverages specifically includes the cost of the brand-related novelty item; and (e) Loyalty cards issued by retailers that reward customers with points or discounts for buying goods or services.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.