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MI SB1156

Bill

Status

Passed

12/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tory Rocca

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Liquor Control Commission Act (1998 PA 58) to expand the definition of "wine" to include cider made from apples or pears containing at least 1/2 of 1% alcohol by volume.

  • Defines "tasting room" to allow brewers, micro brewers, wine makers, small wine makers, distillers, small distillers, mixed spirit drink manufacturers, and brandy manufacturers to provide samples and sell their products for on-premises or off-premises consumption.

  • Establishes that a "tavern" is licensed to sell beer and wine at retail for on-premises consumption only.

  • Effective date is December 19, 2018, contingent upon enactment of eight related Senate Bills (1154, 1155, 1159, 1160, 1161, 1164, 1165, and 1166) from the 99th Legislature.

Legislative Description

Liquor; other; definition of wine; expand to include cider. Amends sec. 113 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1113). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1154'18, SB 1154'18, SB 1155'18, SB 1155'18, SB 1159'18, SB 1159'18, SB 1160'18, SB 1160'18, SB 1161'18, SB 1161'18, SB 1164'18, SB 1164'18, SB 1165'18, SB 1165'18, SB 1166'18, SB 1166'18

Liquor: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 405'18 With Immediate Effect

12/21/2018

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform11/8/2018

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