Michigan Compiled Laws
58-1998-6 - Chapter 6 (436.1601...436.1611)
Section 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 result in the retail customer's purchase of alcoholic liquor being below the retailer's cost.
(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 shall not 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

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