Michigan § 436.2005 - Adulterated, misbranded, or refilled liquors.
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§ 436.2005. Adulterated, misbranded, or refilled liquors.
A licensee who, by himself or herself or by his or her agent or employee, sells, offers for sale, exposes for sale, or possesses alcoholic liquor that is adulterated, misbranded, or in bottles that have been refilled is guilty of a violation of this act.
For purposes of this section, alcoholic liquor is adulterated if it contains any liquid or other ingredient that was not placed there by the original manufacturer or bottler.
For purposes of this section, alcoholic liquor is misbranded if it is not plainly labeled, marked, or otherwise designated.
For purposes of this section, alcoholic liquor bottles have been refilled when the bottles contain any liquid or other ingredient not placed in the bottles by the original manufacturer or bottler.
This section does not apply to beer containers.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 436.2005 cover?
Section 436.2005 ("Adulterated, misbranded, or refilled liquors. ") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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