Nebraska Liquor Distributors, Inc. v. Nebraska Liquor Control Commission

The question presented in this case is what type of “interested relationship” between an alcoholic liquor wholesaler and a manufacturer of alcoholic liquor is prohibited by state law. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 53-169.01 (Reissue 2004) states, in relevant part:

No manufacturer of alcoholic liquor holding a manufacturer’s license . . . and no manufacturer of alcoholic liquor outside this state manufacturing alcoholic liquor, except beer, for distribution and sale within this state shall, directly or indirectly, as owner or part owner, or through a subsidiary or affiliate, or by any officer, director, or…