This article is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted to the state under the provisions of the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution specifically for the following purposes and policies:

(1) To prevent unfair business practices, discrimination, and undue control of one segment of the distilled spirits industry by any other segment;

(2) To foster vigorous and healthy competition in the distilled spirits industry;

(3) To promote and keep alive a sound and stable system of distribution of distilled spirits to the public;

(4) To protect public revenues by facilitating the collection and accountability of state and local excise taxes; and

(5) To promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of Georgia.