PERMIT EMPLOYEE SAMPLES OF

ALCOHOL



House Bill 5077

Sponsor: Rep. Patricia Godchaux

Committee: Regulatory Reform


Complete to 9-12-00



A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5077 AS INTRODUCED 11-2-99


The bill would amend the Michigan Liquor Control Code to allow an on-premises licensee to offer and award his or her employees unopened alcoholic beverages in a sealed container as a gift or as a prize for any activity allowed under the code. The employee would have to be at least 21 years of age and the alcohol given as a gift or prize could not be consumed on the licensed premises. In addition, an on-premise licensee could give a sample or tasting of alcohol to an employee who was at least 21 years old for the purpose of educating the employee regarding one or more types of alcoholic liquor.


MCL 436.2027
























Analyst: S. Stutzky


This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.