Legal Documents of Maryville

No brewer, wholesaler, or manufacturer of any of the beverages regulated by this chapter, nor any agent or agents of such brewer, wholesaler, or manufacturer shall be permitted to make any loan of money or furnish any fixtures of any kind, or have any interest either directly or indirectly in the business of any retailer of such beverages, or in the premises occupied by any such retailer. No person holding and/or exercising an unexpired permit or license issued pursuant to this chapter shall, while so doing, convey or grant, or contract to convey or grant, any interest in the business located at the place named in said permit, or any interest in the premises or any property therein, to any brewer, wholesaler, or manufacturer of the beverages regulated by this chapter. No person holding and/or exercising an unexpired permit or license issued pursuant to this chapter shall incur or contract any indebtedness or financial obligation to any brewer, wholesaler, or manufacturer of the beverages regulated by this chapter, except for the purchase of said beverages. No permit or license shall be granted under this chapter to any applicant who, at the time of making application, is indebted or financially obligated to any such brewer, wholesaler, or manufacturer, except for the purchase of said beverages in the case of applicants seeking renewal of permits. (1999 Code, § 8-210)