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MI HB5342

Bill

Status

Passed

7/21/2020

Primary Sponsor

Pauline Wendzel

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows retailers holding specially designated merchant licenses, brewpubs, and micro brewers to deliver beer and wine directly to consumers' homes if delivered by the business's employee and recipient verified as 21+ years old.

  • Permits retailers with specially designated merchant licenses to use common carriers to deliver wine to consumers, with age verification, taxes paid, and shipping containers labeled "Contains Alcohol. Must be delivered to a person 21 years of age or older."

  • Authorizes third-party facilitator services to facilitate and deliver beer, wine, or spirits on behalf of licensed retailers through internet or mobile applications, provided the facilitator is independently owned and receives no financial support from manufacturers or wholesalers.

  • Requires common carriers and third-party facilitators to submit quarterly reports to the commission detailing shipments to consumers, including sender name, recipient address, weight of alcohol, and delivery dates.

  • Establishes "direct shipper" licenses for wine makers and wine producers, capping shipments at 1,500 nine-liter cases (13,500 liters) annually per shipper, with quarterly tax reporting and age verification requirements for deliveries.

Legislative Description

Liquor; manufacturer; allowing certain micro brewers to deliver beer to retailers; eliminate, and clarify electronic advertising procedures. Amends sec. 203 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1203).

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Assigned Pa 106'20 With Immediate Effect

7/21/2020

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform2/25/2020
Ways And Means2/4/2020
Regulatory Reform1/16/2020

Full Bill Text

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