2023 House Bill 4757

Liquor: other; discount for specially designated distributors and on-premises licensees; increase.

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 233 (MCL 436.1233), as amended by 2022 PA 135.

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Establishes a uniform pricing for alcoholic liquor sales by specially designated distributors, with a gross profit margin for the commission set between 51% and 65%. It allows for exceptions in pricing for sales to hospitals, charitable institutions, and military establishments, and offers a 35% discount to specially designated distributors and on-premises licensees. The bill also outlines a certification process for small distillers or equivalent out-of-state entities, requiring them to return a gross profit of 32.5% on each bottle of qualified distilled spirits manufactured.

Introduced in the House

June 14, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-19) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Ranjeev Puri (D-24), Noah Arbit (D-20), Kelly Breen (D-21), Nate Shannon (D-58), Donavan McKinney (D-14), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Thomas Kuhn (R-57) and Emily Dievendorf (D-77)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform