436.1609h Electronic rebate coupons.
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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 make any alcoholic liquor free.
(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 may 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 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 183 , Imd. Eff. Nov. 7, 2023