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MI SB0202

Bill

Status

Passed

3/31/2009

Primary Sponsor

Alan Sanborn

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Allows small distillers to sell spirits they manufacture for on-premises consumption at their licensed distillery location.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform2/18/2009
Economic Development & Regulatory Reform2/5/2009

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