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MI SB0202
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits manufacturers, wholesalers, vendors of spirits, and other alcohol sellers from having any financial interest, directly or indirectly, in the establishment or operation of other vendors' businesses.
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Prevents manufacturers and their stockholders from owning interests in other vendors' businesses through fee ownership, leasehold, mortgage, or other means, and prohibits interlocking directorates and stock ownership between competing entities.
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Allows small distillers to sell spirits they manufacture for on-premises consumption at their licensed distillery location.
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Permits brewpubs to have interests in up to 2 other brewpubs provided combined production across all locations does not exceed 5,000 barrels per calendar year.
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Prohibits manufacturers from having any interest in wholesalers and prohibits wine makers from collectively delivering wine to retail licensees.
Legislative Description
Liquor; retail sales; prohibition of ownership or marketing for certain entities; revise and clarify. Amends sec. 603 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1603).
State agencies (existing), energy, labor, and economic growth
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0002'09 With Immediate Effect
3/31/2009