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MI SB1139
Bill
Status
12/18/2020
Primary Sponsor
Curtis VanderWall
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AI Summary
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Redefines "mixed spirit drink" as beverages containing 16% or less alcohol by volume consisting of spirits mixed with nonalcoholic beverages or flavorings, expanding beyond the previous wine cooler definition.
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Reclassifies certain existing licenses: outstate sellers of mixed spirit drink licenses issued before May 1, 2021 are reclassified to outstate seller of wine licenses; manufacturer of mixed spirit drink licenses are reclassified to small wine maker licenses.
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Modifies wine taxation under section 301 to levy a tax of 20 cents per liter on wine defined as spirits-based mixed drinks (containing 16% or less alcohol by volume).
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Expands wine maker and small wine maker definitions to clarify licensing requirements for spirits-based products and allows wine makers to sell such products to retailers under specified conditions.
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Takes effect only upon enactment of companion bills SB 1138 and SB 1140 of the 2020 legislative session.
Legislative Description
Liquor: spirits; definition of mixed spirit drink; modify. Amends secs. 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 113a, 204, 301, 303, 307, 502, 504, 518, 521, 525, 532, 536, 537, 545, 601, 603, 605, 607, 608, 610, 610a, 611, 914b, 1019, 1025, 1027, 1101, 1103, 1105, 1113, 1114 & 1115 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1140'20, SB 1138'20, SB 0934'20
Liquor: spirits
Last Action
Pocket Veto 01/05/2021
12/30/2020