Legislative Analysis
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DEFINE CERTAIN REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS
http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
AS ALLOWABLE BRANDED BARWARE
Analysis available at
House Bill 6084 as introduced http://www.legislature.mi.gov
Sponsor: Rep. Tyrone Carter
Committee: Regulatory Reform
Complete to 12-3-24
SUMMARY:
House Bill 6084 would amend the Michigan Liquor Control Code to allow retailers to use
branded refrigeration systems that advertise spirits, beer, or wine if they are purchased from a
barware retailer. 1
Refrigeration system would mean a machine less than 10 cubic feet that cools
beverages.
Currently, the code allows retailers to use branded barware as defined in the act or by a rule
promulgated by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. However, the commission is
prohibited from issuing a rule that adds refrigerator systems to the definition of barware.
The bill would add refrigeration systems to the items specifically included in the code’s
definition of barware.
MCL 436.1609
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill would have no fiscal impact on any units of state or local government.
Legislative Analyst: Alex Stegbauer
Fiscal Analyst: Una Jakupovic
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
1
A barware retailer is defined as a person that offers brand logoed barware for sale to retailers, whether or not it is in
their ordinary course of business, and that is not licensed as, or directly or indirectly affiliated with, a manufacturer of
beer or wine, mixed spirit drink manufacturer, warehouser, wholesaler, outstate seller of beer, outstate seller of wine,
or outstate seller of mixed spirit drink. A licensing agreement that authorizes use of a brand logo does not count as a
direct or indirect affiliation.
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Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 436.1609