Liquor: distribution; general amendments; provide for. Amends secs. 303, 526, 607, 609b, 903b & 1025 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1303 et seq.) & adds secs. 412, 609k & 804. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0513'25
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Overview
This bill makes changes to the Michigan Liquor Control Code, primarily focusing on regulating alcohol distribution and tasting rooms. It amends existing sections to clarify definitions related to alcohol, tasting rooms, and distribution agents, and adds new sections addressing the establishment of a craft beverage council and the rules surrounding beer festivals. The bill also outlines specific restrictions on wholesaler activities and sampling practices.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘alcohol vapor device’ and clarifies the definition of ‘alcoholic liquor’.
- Establishes requirements for ‘approved tasting rooms’ and their relationship to retail licenses.
- Creates an ‘authorized distribution agent’ role and outlines their responsibilities.
- Creates a ‘Michigan craft beverage council’ to provide research and financial aid to the wine and beer industries.
- Allows wholesalers to sell beer to certain entities, including hospitals and tourist hotels, under specific conditions.
- Regulates sampling of alcoholic beverages, outlining permissible scenarios and restrictions.
- Adds a new section (412) regarding the availability of non-alcoholic beverages at tasting rooms.
- Modifies rules regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages by brewers and wholesalers.
Who is affected
- Liquor wholesalers and distributors
- Brewers and wineries
- Retail liquor stores
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