(a)

1. (1) Persons holding a permit to sell controlled beverages at retail shall sell such controlled beverages to consumers only.
2. (2) Provided, that retailers who have been designated by the Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division as a private club distributor under 3 CAR pt. 5 may sell to persons holding a private club permit in accordance with 3 CAR pt. 5.

(b) In addition, any retailer who has for any reason ceased to conduct business under the permit may, upon approval of the director as provided by this section, dispose of the stock of controlled beverages to:

1. (1) Another retailer; or
2. (2) Any other person permitted under this part or any alcoholic beverage control law of the State of Arkansas to purchase or receive such controlled beverages.