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MI SB1165
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the definition section of Michigan's alcoholic beverage control law to add or modify definitions for alternating proprietorship, approved tasting room, bottle/bottling, brandy manufacturer, and brewer
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Defines "alternating proprietorship" as an arrangement where 2 or more wine makers or brewers take turns using the same space and equipment to manufacture wine or beer in compliance with federal regulations
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Clarifies that "bottling" is a separate process from manufacturing that fills and seals containers including kegs, but excludes filling growlers for retail sale
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Defines "brandy manufacturer" as a wine maker or small wine maker licensed to manufacture brandy exclusively, with commission approval to sell brandy at retail under section 537
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Effective only if eight companion bills (SB 1154, 1155, 1156, 1159, 1160, 1161, 1164, and 1166) are also enacted into law
Legislative Description
Liquor; other; alternating proprietorship, approved tasting room, bottle, brandy manufacturer, and brewer; add or modify definitions. Amends sec. 105 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1154'18, SB 1155'18, SB 1156'18, SB 1159'18, SB 1160'18, SB 1161'18, SB 1164'18, SB 1166'18
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0414'18 With Immediate Effect
12/21/2018