The bill amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998 by updating definitions and provisions related to the manufacturing and sale of alcoholic beverages. Key insertions include the definitions of "alcohol vapor device," "alternating proprietorship," and the expansion of the term "approved tasting room." The bill also introduces new provisions allowing for the participation of distillers and mixed spirit manufacturers in alternating proprietor operations, thereby enabling them to share space and equipment for production. Additionally, it clarifies the roles of suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers, ensuring that they remain distinct and independent entities within the liquor distribution system.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages by brandy manufacturers and small distillers, allowing them to sell their products in restaurants they own or operate. It also permits brewpubs to have interests in multiple locations, provided their combined production does not exceed specified limits. The bill emphasizes the need for compliance with federal regulations and establishes guidelines for private label manufacturing, ensuring that suppliers maintain independence from retailers in the distribution process. Overall, these amendments aim to modernize the liquor control framework in Michigan while promoting responsible manufacturing and distribution practices.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 436.1105, 436.1603
As Passed by the House: 436.1105, 436.1603