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MI HB5343
Bill
Status
7/21/2020
Primary Sponsor
Pauline Wendzel
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AI Summary
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Adds Section 203a to the Alcoholic Beverage Code affirming the legislature's support for Michigan's 3-tier alcohol distribution system to protect public health and promote competition and market access.
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Allows micro brewers and out-of-state equivalents to self-distribute beer directly to retailers without using wholesalers, provided they meet specific conditions including exclusive territory restrictions and employee-only delivery requirements.
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Limits self-distributing micro brewers to selling not more than 2,000 barrels of beer per year total across all brands and labels, excluding on-premises sales at the brewery itself.
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Requires self-distributing micro brewers to comply with applicable state and federal law, including regulations on employee qualifications, vehicle ownership, price schedules, and the Brannigan Act.
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Act takes effect only upon enactment of 15 companion bills (HB 5341-5355 and HB 5400) and became effective immediately upon Governor's approval on July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Liquor: manufacturer; self-distribution limit of micro brewers; increase. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1101 - 436.2303) by adding sec. 203a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5345'20, HB 5351'20, HB 5341'20, HB 5350'20, HB 5344'20, HB 5352'20, HB 5348'20, HB 5354'20, HB 5353'20, HB 5342'20, HB 5346'20, HB 5355'20, HB 5349'20, HB 5400'20, HB 5347'20
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Assigned Pa 107'20 With Immediate Effect
7/21/2020