Bill > HB5059

This bill amends Michigan's liquor control code to allow for the engraving of bottles of spirits, beer, and wine under specific circumstances. The bill permits vendors, representatives, salespeople, brokers, or third-party engraving services to engrave bottles of spirits, beer, or wine either before selling them to consumers or after consumers have purchased them from a specially designated distributor or merchant. In cases where a bottle is engraved after purchase, the vendor or engraver may pick up the bottle from the licensed premises, complete the engraving, and return it to the same premises for the consumer to retrieve. The bill explicitly states that such possession of an engraved bottle by a retailer does not violate existing liquor control regulations. The engraving can also occur during consumer sampling events for spirits or beer and wine tasting events, provided these events are conducted in compliance with existing licensing and permit requirements. This legislation appears to provide more flexibility for personalization of alcoholic beverage packaging while maintaining regulatory oversight.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5059