This bill amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998 by updating definitions and adding new provisions related to alcoholic beverages. Key insertions include a detailed definition of "alcohol vapor device," which refers to devices that allow users to inhale alcoholic vapor, and the introduction of "multibranded product," which encompasses any alcoholic beverage that includes two or more brands from different suppliers. Additionally, the bill clarifies the roles of suppliers and wholesalers, particularly in the context of multibranded products, requiring suppliers to appoint wholesalers that have rights to their underlying brands.

The bill also revises existing definitions, such as "brand," which now includes a broader range of identifiers used by suppliers, and "brand extension," which is defined as any product marketed using the same name or trademark as a previously existing brand. Other changes include the specification of what constitutes an "approved tasting room" and the conditions under which a supplier's legal name can be considered a brand name. Overall, these amendments aim to modernize the regulatory framework governing the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 436.1105