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MI HB6090

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Philip Potvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the penalty reduction for retail licensee employees caught selling alcohol to minors during undercover operations, instead requiring employees to pay civil fines of up to $100 and reimburse the licensee for any fines imposed on the business.

  • Adds requirement that retail licensee employees who participate in undercover stings must reimburse their employer for fines the establishment incurs as a result of the violation.

  • Removes reference to "civil infraction citation" in the enforcement provisions for the Liquor and Cannabis Regulatory Commission's actions.

  • Requires parental or legal guardian consent for minors under 18 who participate in undercover operations to purchase alcohol under law enforcement supervision.

  • Maintains existing penalties for non-licensees selling alcohol to minors (misdemeanor for first offense up to $1,000 fine and 60 days imprisonment; felony up to 10 years if minor's death results) and existing enforcement procedural requirements.

Legislative Description

Liquor; retail sales; penalties for selling alcohol to a minor; modify. Amends sec. 701 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1701).

Liquor, retail sales

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 12/17/2014

12/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform12/16/2014

Full Bill Text

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