HB 5410 Summary

• Eliminates state minimum pricing requirements for spirits sales by repealing Section 233 of the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998.

• Removes restrictions on specially designated distributors and merchants selling spirits at prices below the minimum retail selling price, allowing market-based pricing.

• Simplifies language in sections governing spirit sales, tax collection procedures, and licensing by removing references to minimum pricing and gross profit requirements.

• Maintains 4% specific taxes on spirits imposed under Sections 1201, 1203, and 1207, with tax collection occurring at point of sale by the commission.

• Preserves existing catering permit provisions and licensing requirements while updating related statutory references affected by the elimination of minimum pricing rules.