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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the act by a manufacturer of directly or indirectly offering or providing coupons to consumers that are redeemable at or through a retailer or third-party agent does not constitute a violation under the Act if certain conditions are met. Provides that a coupon may require the purchase of one alcoholic liquor product to obtain a full or partial discount on a separate alcoholic liquor product; may be offered as part of a retailer loyalty program or awards program; may include nonalcoholic products; and may be offered by a manufacturer to a consumer for a discount on a purchase from a licensed on-premise or off-premise retailer. Provides that on and after January 1, 2024, manufacturers shall not offer paper coupons that require a consumer to present the paper coupon to the retailer at the time of purchase to obtain the discount. Contains provisions concerning definitions; consumer promotions; notice of consumer promotions to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission; recordkeeping; State Commission enforcement of policies, rules, or statements of general applicability; and other provisions. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to allow manufacturers to directly or indirectly offer or provide coupons to consumers that are redeemable at or through a retailer or third-party agent, as long as certain conditions are met. These conditions include limiting the amount of reimbursement to retailers, prohibiting coupons that make alcoholic liquor free, and requiring retailers to provide the full discount to consumers. The bill also allows manufacturers to offer coupons as part of a retailer loyalty program, include nonalcoholic products, and offer coupons to consumers for purchases from licensed retailers. Additionally, the bill requires manufacturers to post consumer promotions on the Illinois Liquor Control Commission's website 30 days before the start of the promotion and prohibits the Commission from enforcing any policy, rule, or statement of general applicability that was not adopted in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. The bill takes effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=70&GAID=17&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=112&GA=103 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB0070.htm |
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