Bill > HB5373

This bill amends the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to add a new section establishing price caps on bottled water at entertainment venues starting January 1, 2027. The bill sets specific maximum prices for bottled water based on its size: $2.00 for 16 ounces or less, $2.50 for 16.01 to 19.99 ounces, $3.00 for 20 to 23.99 ounces, and $4.00 for 24 ounces or more. Beginning in 2030, the attorney general will adjust these prices every five years based on the Detroit Consumer Price Index. Entertainment venues that violate these price limits can be subject to a civil fine up to 10% of the total ticket sales from the event where the violation occurred. The bill defines key terms such as "bottled drinking water" as water sold in a closed container for human consumption, and "entertainment venue" as a place requiring a ticket for entry. This legislation aims to protect consumers from potentially excessive pricing of bottled water at venues like sports stadiums, concert halls, and other ticketed entertainment spaces.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5373