The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has issued an 88-count complaint, threatening to fine Republic National Distributing Co. more than $26,000 in fines as a result of warehouse issues that have cut spirits distribution to most retailers.
RNDC Region President of Control States says no fines are needed. “We are reviewing the complaint filed by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission,” he said, adding:
“We are continuing to drive our team to restore delivery service to the high levels that we have historically provided Michigan. No additional fines or requirements from the commission are needed for us to acknowledge the importance of service improvements or to incent us to work harder.”
In addition to the fines, the complaint seeks an independent audit of RNDC’s operations and a 50-cents-a-case reduction in the fee MLCC pays to RNDC until the audit is finished and corrective action taken.