Michigan Summertime Low RVP Gasoline Restrictions
By Craig A. VanBuren, Director // Michigan Dept. Agriculture & Rural Development Section 10d of the Motor Fuels Quality Act limits the vapor pressure (evaporative tendencies) of the gasoline sold…
Growlers at Retail Food Establishments
A new regulation has been passed into law allowing the use and marketing of “Growlers” within retail food establishments. Under Public Act 514 of 2016, qualified retailers may now provide…
UPDATE ON HALF-MILE RULE
By Auday Arabo // MIRA President & CEO For over 40 years Michigan has had what is commonly referred to as the half mile rule. As you know, this rule,…
Letter: State needs to get real about recycling
Letter To The Editor of The Detroit News March 30, 2017 The recent release of the Governor’s Recycling Council recommendations to enhance overall recycling in Michigan helps bring attention to…
MIRA Challenges Liquor Control Effort to End ‘Half-Mile Rule’
West Bloomfield, MI (March 23, 2017) – The Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) filed a lawsuit Wednesday in the Court of Claims asserting that the Liquor Control Commission (LCC) violated…
Information on New Third Party Facilitator Service License and Direct Shipping of Wine by Specially Designated Merchant Licensees
Public Act 520 of 2016 amended MCL 436.1203 to create a new Third Party Facilitator Service license and to allow Specially Designated Merchant (SDM) licensees to ship wine directly to…
Information on Changes to Growler Filling Law Effective April 9, 2017
Senate Bill 973 was signed into law on January 5, 2017 as Public Act 514 of 2016. The amended law will go into effect on April 9, 2017 This legislation…
Update on Growlers, Wine Shipping, and Product Delivery
The Governor signed two pieces of legislation on January 5th that will open up new sales opportunities for alcohol retailers across Michigan. As discussed in greater detail in previous editions…
Large EBT Card Balances Leave Retailers with Questions
The 6th Circuit wrote in a 12-page opinion that the state of Michigan’s policy denying food assistance to those with outstanding felony warrants is unconstitutional. At issue in the case…
MDARD’s 2017 Goal to Support Retailers: Use New Data Management Capabilities to Reduce Foodborne Illness
By Kevin Besey, Director // MDARD Food and Dairy Division Preventing foodborne illness at retail food establishments requires the consistent use of a series of coordinated food safety measures as outlined…