The bill amends the existing law regarding the control of alcoholic beverage traffic in Michigan, specifically focusing on definitions and regulations surrounding alcoholic products and their distribution. Key insertions include the definition of "multibranded product," which refers to any alcoholic beverage that includes two or more brands from different suppliers, and the requirement for suppliers to appoint wholesalers for these products. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definitions of various terms related to alcoholic beverages, such as "alcohol vapor device," "approved tasting room," and "alternating proprietorship," which outlines arrangements for shared manufacturing space among different producers.
Furthermore, the bill modifies the provisions related to the sale of spirits or mixed spirit drinks on Sundays, requiring licensees to obtain a permit and pay an additional fee. The revenue generated from this fee is designated for a special fund to support programs for the treatment of alcoholics, with a portion also allocated to the general fund. The bill stipulates that these provisions will not apply after September 30, 2029, and is set to take immediate effect upon approval.
Statutes affected: Substitute (H-3): 436.1105, 436.2115
Substitute (S-1): 436.1105, 436.2115
House Introduced Bill: 436.1105, 436.2115
As Passed by the House: 436.1105, 436.2115
As Passed by the Senate: 436.1105, 436.2115
House Concurred Bill: 436.1105, 436.2115
House Enrolled Bill: 436.1105, 436.2115