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MI SB1088
Bill
AI Summary
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Permits retailers with specially designated merchant licenses to use third party facilitator services to deliver beer and wine to consumers' homes if the third party is independent of manufacturers and wholesalers and verifies age at delivery.
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Allows retailers with specially designated distributor licenses to use third party facilitator services to deliver spirits to consumers' homes under the same independence and age verification requirements.
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Requires third party facilitator services to obtain a license from the commission and submit quarterly reports detailing all deliveries, including shipper and recipient information, weight, and delivery dates.
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Authorizes qualified micro brewers (producing fewer than 1,000 barrels annually) to directly sell and deliver beer to retailers using their own employees and vehicles, provided they comply with state and federal law.
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Maintains existing restrictions on direct wine shipping by out-of-state wineries to a maximum of 13,500 liters annually and requires age verification, proper labeling, and quarterly tax reporting.
Legislative Description
Liquor; distribution; retail sale or delivery of beer or wine by a third party; modify. Amends sec. 203 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1203).
Liquor: retail sales
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0520'16
12/30/2016