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MI SB1071
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases the annual wine production threshold for qualified small wine makers from 5,000 gallons to 15,000 gallons per calendar year to be eligible for farmer's market permits.
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Allows qualified small wine makers to obtain farmer's market permits to conduct tastings and sell wine directly to consumers at farmer's markets on a recurring basis.
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Limits farmer's market permits to one per county per 1,500 population or fraction thereof, with a $25.00 fee per farmer's market location and a maximum of 5 locations per application.
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Requires tasting samples to not exceed 3 servings of 2 ounces each in a 24-hour period and mandates employees conducting tastings complete a server training program.
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Requires the state liquor commission to submit a report to the legislature two years after enactment assessing the farmer's market permit program, including data on applications received, approved, and approved by county.
Legislative Description
Liquor; wine; production threshold for eligibility as a qualified small wine maker; increase. Amends sec. 415 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1415).
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform
6/12/2018