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MI SB1120

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Goeff Hansen

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Michigan Liquor and Cannabis Regulatory Commission to issue annual farmer's market permits to small wine makers and out-of-state entities equivalent to small wine makers for conducting tastings and retail sales at farmer's markets.

  • Charges a $25.00 fee per farmer's market location, with no limit on the number of permits a small wine maker may obtain, but allows up to 5 separate locations per application.

  • Requires applicants to obtain approval documentation from the local police agency and farmer's market manager before permit issuance, and exempts the permit from Section 503 location requirements.

  • Restricts tastings to a maximum of 3 servings of 2 ounces or less per customer in a 24-hour period, conducted only by employees who completed a commission-approved server training course.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon Senate Bill No. 32 of the 96th Legislature being enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Liquor; licenses; farmer's market license; create. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1101 - 436.2303) by adding sec. 415. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0032'11

Liquor, licenses

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform

5/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform5/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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