2017 House Bill 4557 / Public Act 87

Authorize prison for bringing 26 or more cases of beer or wine into state

Introduced in the House

May 2, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Bellino (R-17)

To authorize up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine for bringing more than around 26 cases of wine or beer into the state without all the required licenses mandated by the state. Smaller quantities would be subject to 93 days in jail.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 17, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 25, 2017

Passed in the House 99 to 8 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 30, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 8, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 22, 2017

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To authorize up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine for bringing more than around 26 cases of wine or beer into the state without all the required licenses mandated by the state. Smaller quantities would be subject to 93 days in jail.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 12, 2017