MI HB5427

Expands micro brewer definition to allow sale of beer at farmer's markets under a farmer's market permit, in addition to sales at licensed brewery premises for on or off-premises consumption.

Adds new retail license categories: Class G-1 and Class G-2 licensees for members-only establishments with annual membership fees, and a nonpublic continuing care retirement center license for on-premises sales to residents and guests.

Authorizes small wine makers and micro brewers holding farmer's market permits to sample and sell products at farmer's markets for off-premises consumption.

Permits eligible merchants (those holding specially designated merchant and certain on-premises licenses) to fill and sell growlers of beer for off-premises consumption, subject to food service compliance, labeling requirements, and commission approval.

Allows brandy manufacturers and small distillers to conduct off-premises tastings and sales at locations other than their licensed premises for a $100 fee per location, contingent upon prior commission approval.