Section 216. Investigative Unit.--(a) The board shall establish an investigative unit that shall be responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance with the provisions of and regulations made under this act relating to malt or brewed beverages and the malt or brewed beverage industry.
(b) The investigative unit shall, among other things:
(1) handle notifications concerning price introductions and changes;
(2) receive and make recommendations to the board concerning applications to rescind price discounts;
(3) provide assistance to the board concerning reports and investigations the board desires or is required to provide;
(4) handle applications for brand registration; and
(5) handle copies of franchise or territorial agreements submitted by importing distributors.
(c) Management of the unit shall be vested in a director, who shall be assisted by other personnel as the board deems necessary. The director shall report to the board secretary.
(216 added Dec. 20, 1996, P.L.1513, No.196)