IC 7.1-5-5-9: Coercion prohibited; unequitable termination of contract prohibited

Sec. 9. (a) This section does not apply to product management (as described in 905 IAC 1-5.2-15) by a permittee.

(b) It is unlawful for a permittee to coerce, or attempt to coerce, or persuade another permittee to enter into an agreement, or to take an action, which would violate a provision of this title or of the rules and regulations of the commission.

(c) This subsection does not apply to the cancellation or termination of an agreement under IC 7.1-3-25.5-4. It is unlawful for a beer wholesaler or a primary source of supply to cancel or terminate an agreement or contract between a beer wholesaler and a primary source of supply for the sale of beer, unfairly and without due regard for the equities of the other party.

(d) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (b) or (c) commits a Class B misdemeanor.