SB 1138 Summary

• Allows qualified retailers holding specially designated merchant licenses to use common carriers to deliver beer and wine to consumers' homes, with age verification and labeled packaging requirements.

• Permits qualified retailers holding specially designated distributor licenses to use common carriers to deliver spirits to consumers' homes, subject to the same compliance requirements as beer and wine delivery.

• Establishes third-party facilitator services that can facilitate and deliver beer, wine, or spirits on behalf of licensed retailers through internet or mobile applications, provided manufacturers and wholesalers have no ownership interest or involvement.

• Enables direct shippers and qualified small distillers to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages directly to consumers with reduced restrictions, including direct shipment of wine up to 13,500 liters annually and spirits delivery by small distillers under 3,000 gallons per year.

• Requires common carriers and third-party facilitator services to submit quarterly reports to the Liquor Control Commission detailing shipments to Michigan consumers, and makes such reports subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.