The bill amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, specifically section 109, to clarify definitions related to the manufacturing and distribution of alcoholic beverages. Key definitions include "manufacture," which encompasses various processes of producing alcoholic liquor but excludes bottling and drink preparation for serving. The bill also introduces a new provision that specifies that attaching a label to a shiner does not constitute manufacturing. Additionally, the definition of "mixed spirit drink" is updated to allow for a higher alcohol content, increasing the maximum from 13.5% to 18% alcohol by volume.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the roles of different types of manufacturers, including micro brewers and mixed spirit drink manufacturers, and establishes the criteria for outstate sellers of alcoholic beverages. The changes aim to modernize the language of the law and ensure that it reflects current practices in the liquor industry. Overall, the amendments seek to provide clearer guidelines for manufacturers and distributors while maintaining regulatory oversight.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 436.1109