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MI HB6090
Bill
Status
12/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Philip Potvin
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Removes reference to "civil infraction citation" in the enforcement provisions for the Liquor and Cannabis Regulatory Commission's actions.
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Requires parental or legal guardian consent for minors under 18 who participate in undercover operations to purchase alcohol under law enforcement supervision.
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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