Michigan law permits in-state wineries to sell wine directly to consumers, including by mail, Internet, and other means of sale. Michigan law prohibits out-of-state wineries from selling wine directly to Michigan consumers, including over the Internet. Michigan requires out-of-state wineries to sell their wine to Michigan wholesalers, who then sell the wine to Michigan retailers, who then sell the wine to Michigan consumers. Which of the following is true?

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The Michigan law discriminates against out-of-state wineries and creates an undue burden on interstate commerce. This violates the Commerce Clause, which grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce to prevent undue burdens or discrimination against out-of-state businesses.

Michigan Law Permits In-State Wineries to Sell Wine Directly to Consumers