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Bill would allow regulated bottle engraving by spirit vendors under MLCC safeguards

Michigan House Regulatory Reform Committee · November 7, 2025
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Summary

House Bill 5059 would permit spirit vendors to provide custom bottle engraving services under regulated conditions. Sponsor Representative Hoadley and Tony Mitchell of the Michigan Spirits Association said the change codifies a common retail practice in other states and supports small business and tourism without changing who may sell spirits.

Representative Sara Hoadley introduced House Bill 5059 to allow licensed spirit vendors to offer custom bottle engraving services under regulatory safeguards. Tony Mitchell, executive with the Michigan Spirits Association (MSA), told the committee engraving is a value-added retail service in many states and that suppliers invest in engraving machines ("most times cost more than…

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