This resource, specific to the state, is a compendium detailing the approved costs for alcoholic beverages available for sale within Michigan. It provides licensed retailers with a comprehensive list of products, alongside their corresponding mandated prices as regulated by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The document ensures uniformity and compliance within the alcoholic beverage distribution system. As an example, a retailer seeking to purchase a specific brand of vodka will consult this document to ascertain the wholesale price they are required to pay.
Its importance stems from its role in maintaining a fair and regulated marketplace for alcoholic beverages. The document promotes price stability, reduces the potential for predatory pricing practices, and helps to ensure consistent tax revenue collection. Historically, such control mechanisms were implemented to address concerns related to the social and economic impact of alcohol sales, particularly in the aftermath of Prohibition, offering structure and transparency to the distribution network.
