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

Multiple Choice

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?

A) The Michigan law is a valid exercise of state police power, as Michigan has exclusive authority to regulate business within its borders.
B) The Michigan law unduly burdens interstate e-commerce; thus, the Michigan law violates the Commerce Clause.
C) The Michigan law violates the Privileges and Immunities Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
D) The Michigan law is a valid exercise of Michigan's law-making authority as a "domestic dependent" entity with limited sovereignty.