OREGON STATE TO GRANT MAIL-IN REBATES

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has overturned a prohibition on cents-off rebate coupons for malt beverages, wine and cider that takes effect November 1. The beer and wine industry petitioned the state after a February 2006 amendment that allows spirits companies to offer money-back-by-mail coupons for discounts that increase as more alcohol is purchased.

Beer, wine and cider producers have been able to offer cross-promotional coupons for years, but haven’t been able to offer mail-in, money off coupons.