MI HB5595

Expands farmer's market permits to include small distillers and mixed spirit drink manufacturers in addition to small wine makers, with 1 permit per entity type allowed per county based on population ratios.

Sets tasting limits at 1.5 ounces of spirits or 3 ounces of mixed spirit drink per 24-hour period, compared to existing 2-ounce wine limits.

Maintains $25 fee per farmer's market location and requires local police agency and farmer's market manager approval before permits are issued.

Adds small distillers and mixed spirit drink manufacturers to the list of retail vendor classes permitted to sell their products at farmer's markets for off-premises consumption.

Requires employees conducting tastings and sales to complete server training programs and restricts activities to exclusive, clearly marked areas under control of the permit holder.