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MI SB0819

MI SB0819
Liquor: retail sales; certain out-of-state wine retailers to sell wine directly to consumers; allow, and provide for a spirits shipper license. Amends secs. 203, 204, 537 & 609c of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1203 et seq.).


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Introduced
03/05/2020
In Committee
03/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

100th Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 203, 204, 537, and 609c (MCL 436.1203, 436.1204, 436.1537, and 436.1609c), section 203 as amended by 2016 PA 520, section 204 as added by 2018 PA 178, section 537 as amended by 2018 PA 560, and section 609c as added by 2017 PA 130.

AI Summary

This bill allows certain out-of-state wine retailers to sell and deliver wine directly to consumers in Michigan. It also creates a new "spirits shipper" license to allow for the direct-to-consumer sale and delivery of spirits. The bill modifies existing provisions around the sale, delivery, and importation of alcoholic liquor in the state, including allowing for the use of third-party delivery services by certain retailers. Additionally, the bill makes changes to rules around beer and wine tastings, and allows retailers to fill and sell "growlers" of beer for off-premises consumption. Overall, the bill aims to expand consumer access to alcoholic beverages in Michigan while maintaining regulatory oversight.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform (on 03/05/2020)

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