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IL SB0070
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cristina Castro
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AI Summary
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Allows alcoholic beverage manufacturers to offer coupons to consumers redeemable at retailers without violating the Liquor Control Act, provided they meet 15 specific conditions including not making alcohol free, requiring age verification, and not identifying specific retailer names on coupons
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Prohibits manufacturers from offering paper coupons that require physical presentation at purchase starting January 1, 2024; only digital, electronic, or mobile application coupons permitted after that date
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Permits coupons to be used in retailer loyalty programs, to bundle alcoholic and non-alcoholic products, and to offer "buy one, get discount on another" promotions for products from the same manufacturer
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Requires manufacturers to post consumer promotion details on the Illinois Liquor Control Commission website 30 days before the promotion begins, including product names, sizes, rebate amounts, and promotion dates
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Mandates licensees maintain itemized records of all coupon reimbursements for at least 3 years and makes them available for State Commission investigation upon reasonable notice
Legislative Description
LIQUOR-COUPONS & PROMOTIONS
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/7/2025