MLCC INSPECTION/SEIZURE OF LIQUOR                                                H.B. 4959 (H-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4959 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Roger Hauck

House Committee:  Regulatory Reform

                             Ways and Means

Senate Committee:  Regulatory Reform

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Liquor Control Code to do the following:

-- Delete current wholesale licensing residency requirements.

-- Allow the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) to seize or destroy beer, wine, mixed spirit drink, and mixed wine drink that did not meet conditions listed in the bill.

-- Require the importation, sale, transportation, and delivery of all beer, wine, mixed spirit drink, and mixed wine drink offered for sale by a wholesaler to meet the additional requirements found in the Michigan Liquor Control Code.

MCL 436.1601                                                        Legislative Analyst:  Drew Krogulecki

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  10-30-19                                      Fiscal Analyst:  Elizabeth Raczkowski

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.