Senate Bill 32 Summary

• Amends Michigan Liquor Control Code to add farmers market licensees as a new class of alcohol vendor, allowing wine tasting and sales at farmers markets for off-premises consumption.

• Establishes farmers market license fee of $25.00 per day for up to 20 nonconsecutive days per calendar year, with no application requirements under section 503.

• Requires wine tasting and sales to be limited to an area under the wine maker's control and requires demonstration that local police agency has approved the proposed licensed activity.

• Defines "farmers market" as a group of farmers assembling at a community-sponsored or municipally-sponsored location to sell produce directly to consumers.

• Establishes additional provisions allowing brandy manufacturers and small distillers to conduct tastings and sell spirits at off-premises locations with $100.00 fee per location and prior written commission approval.