MCL - Section 436.1609h

MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL CODE OF 1998 (EXCERPT)
Act 58 of 1998


436.1609h Electronic rebate coupons.

Sec. 609h.

    A manufacturer or supplier may offer electronic rebate coupons directly to a retail customer after the retail customer purchases alcoholic liquor from a retailer. An electronic rebate coupon issued under this section must comply with all the following:
    (a) A manufacturer or supplier shall only issue coupons that state a specific expiration date and specific cash refund value on the coupons. The refund may be paid by cash, by check, by debit card, through electronic funds transfer to a bank account, or through an internet or mobile payment account.
    (b) A manufacturer or supplier shall not issue coupons that make any alcoholic liquor free.
    (c) A manufacturer or supplier may issue coupons that can be applied to more than 1 specific product sold by that manufacturer or supplier but must state the manufacturer or supplier to which they apply.
    (d) A manufacturer or supplier shall issue coupons that require the retail customer to purchase at least 1 product of alcoholic liquor to redeem a coupon. A manufacturer or supplier may issue coupons that require the retail customer to purchase 2 or more alcoholic liquor products from the same manufacturer or supplier to redeem the coupon.
    (e) A manufacturer or supplier may issue coupons that require the purchase of a product other than alcoholic liquor.
    (f) A wholesaler shall not pay for or participate in the offering of coupons except for providing signs that promote the electronic rebate coupon in accordance with section 610a.
    (g) A manufacturer shall only issue coupons that may be redeemable after a purchase of alcoholic liquor at all retail locations where that alcoholic liquor is sold.
    


History: Add. 2022, Act 225, Imd. Eff. Oct. 14, 2022 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 183, Imd. Eff. Nov. 7, 2023