HB 5348 Summary

• Amends the Michigan Liquor Control Commission's salesperson licensing requirements under MCL 436.1502, effective July 1, 2020.

• Eliminates the salesperson accreditation program requirement for employees of spirits manufacturers, spirits vendors, and spirits-only brokers, while maintaining it for other alcoholic beverage industry employees.

• Establishes a triennial (3-year) renewal cycle for salesperson licenses beginning May 1, 2020, with the commission authorized to set reasonable initial and renewal fees.

• Exempts individuals aged 18+ from salesperson licensing if they only perform merchandising tasks (building displays, marking prices, rotating stock, shelving) or transport beverages with a valid commercial driver's license.

• Requires approval of salesperson accreditation programs covering specific legal provisions, administrative codes, and commission orders related to responsible alcohol sales and marketing practices.