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        <fullName>Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Alcohol Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008 - Authorizes the resolution of alcohol beverage franchise disputes through arbitration if an alcoholic beverage franchise contract provides for it, but only if, after a dispute arises, all parties to the dispute consent to use of arbitration.</p> <p>Defines &quot;alcoholic beverage franchise contract&quot; as one under which an alcoholic beverage manufacturer, importer, or distributor sells alcoholic beverages to any other person for resale to an ultimate purchaser.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>Alcohol Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008</title>
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