16-3-223. Transfer of wholesaler's interest in business. A wholesaler may sell or transfer the business or an interest in the business to any person or to one or more members of the wholesaler's family or heirs or legatees, whether the wholesaler operates as an individual, a partnership, or corporation. However, the consent of the brewer or beer importer in writing is required for the transferee to continue as a wholesaler of the brewer or beer importer. The consent must consider the personal, financial, and managerial responsibilities and capabilities of the transferee, and the consent may not unreasonably be withheld.