# KRS § 244.050: 244.050 "Treating" prohibited -- Exceptions

> Kentucky · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXX_C244_S244.050

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 244.050
- **Heading:** 244.050 "Treating" prohibited -- Exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XX / Chapter 244 / Section 244.050

## Text

244.050 "Treating" prohibited -- Exceptions.

A retail licensee shall not sell, give away, or deliver any alcoholic beverage at retail

in any quantity for less than paid or current wholesale cost, except upon written

request and approval by the administrators, pursuant to a bona fide "close out" sale,

or as provided by KRS 243.0305, 243.0307, 243.155, and 243.157.

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