Members are reminded that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) is actively conducting sting operations and wineries should review their procedures to ensure compliance with Michigan’s direct-to-consumer (DTC) law. Specifically, direct shippers must verify that the person placing the order is at least 21 years of age by either obtaining a copy of the purchaser’s […]
Michigan Removes Onerous DTC Label & Packaging Requirements
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation (SB 1088) into law on Jan. 9, 2017, which included amendments that Wine Institute supported that will remove onerous labeling and packaging requirements for winery direct-to-consumer shipments. When SB 1088 takes effect on March 29, 2017, wineries shipping into Michigan will no longer be required to include their Michigan […]
