News & Information
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| For Immediate Release |
Contact: Andy Deloney |
October 26, 2007
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517/377-3931 |
MLCC Issues Bulletins Regarding Delivery of Spirits Affecting Restaurant Liquor Licensees
This October, Nida Samona,
chairperson of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, issued two bulletins for
holders of Class C, SDD, Class G-1, Class B Hotel, and Club licenses, as well
as the three authorized distribution agents (ADA).
Bulletin
2125-17 is in reference to licensees refusing deliveries from an ADA. The MLCC argued that ADAs are experiencing
increased incidences of licensees refusing to accept a delivery of spirit
products. According
to the MLCC, these refusals result in drivers having to work around the refused
order; increased chances of breakage; increased costs due to handling the
product more than once; delays in deliveries to subsequent licensees on the
delivery route; re-stocking of the refused products; and cancellation of the
licensee’s invoice.
The bulletin advised licensees that the refusal to
accept a delivery may result in a stop purchase status for a period to be
determined by the Commission.
Bulletin 3124-17 is in reference
to spirits and other goods which are obtained illegally. In September of this year, a driver for an ADA was shot and seriously
injured in an attempted hijacking while delivering spirit products to
licensees. The MLCC says there have been
several hijackings of ADA delivery trucks in the past several years that have resulted in merchandise
being stolen and possibly illegally sold to licensees. The MLCC expressed their concern about the
safety of these drivers and any such potential violations of the law.
The bulletin advised that any licensee involved,
directly or indirectly, in any operation which obtains goods from an illegal
source including any involvement in an attempted hijacking, the purchase or
possession of stolen goods (whether or not spirit products), and the
importation or mere possession of spirit products from an illegal source would
result in an immediate hearing for revocation of the license. Further, acceptance of any stolen goods will
result in a criminal action taken against the licensee with the full
cooperation of the MLCC.
Founded in 1921, the Michigan Restaurant Association represents more than 4,500 Michigan foodservice establishments. The foodservice industry plays an integral role in Michigan’s economy, employing more than 436,000 people and creating more than $11.3 billion in total annual sales. For more information, call (517) 482-5244.
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